On the recordApril 22, 2009
The situation in the region remains explosive, and the current administration's decision to increase the United States military presence in Afghanistan may have no lasting positive impact.
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congress.govThe situation in the region remains explosive, and the current administration's decision to increase the United States military presence in Afghanistan may have no lasting positive impact.
Feingold warns about the potential futility of increasing military presence in Afghanistan.
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