On the recordMarch 9, 2010
U.S. troops could leave Afghanistan earlier than planned. Any change in timing would have to be quote, 'conditions based'.
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transcripts.cnn.comRobert Gates: “U.S. troops could leave Afghanistan earlier than planned. Any change in timing would have to be quote, 'conditions…”
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Robert Gates hints at the possibility of an earlier withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
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