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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transcripts.cnn.comThis 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.
Begala discusses the impact of American pressure on Karzai's decision-making.
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