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Examining Obama's Afghan Speech

from National Public Radio
November 30, 2009

President Obama outlines his strategy for Afghanistan at a speech at West Point on Tuesday. Obama will likely face a skeptical audience; support for the war is in decline. Ambassador Wendy Sherman, special adviser to President Clinton, and Michael Gerson, chief speechwriter to President George W. Bush, offer their insight.

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  • All Things Considered, November 30, 2009
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