On the recordOctober 19, 2009
This was putting pressure on the government. And I would note that, within 24 hours of Mr. Emanuel's comments, Karzai folded. So, it looks like American pressure is having some effect.
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Begala discusses the impact of American pressure on Karzai's decision-making.
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