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    At the same time, the allied forces would push ahead with plans to intensify training of Afghan troops, officials said. "The position Obama's now in is similar to that of former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld some years back—appearing not to be listening to his generals ... If the president doesn't agree with his field commander, that's fine. Just don't make a public spectacle of it." Full Article at CSMonitor.com Daily Update
    The position Obama's now in is similar to that of former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld some years back—appearing not to be listening to his generals ... If the president doesn't agree with his field commander, that's fine. Just don't make a public spectacle of it.
    SOURCE: CSMonitor.com Daily Update 1 month ago
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Obama Afghanistan troop surge decision may come soon
  1. We should wait for the official announcement by the US government but all indications are that President Obama is honouring the request by Gen McChrystal
    SOURCE: CSMonitor.com Daily Update 1 month ago

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