Congress Draws Closer to Critical Afghan Debate
Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, “[who] says that without adequate resources, we will fail. In my view, we should listen to that advice,— McConnell said.
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Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, “[who] says that without adequate resources, we will fail. In my view, we should listen to that advice,— McConnell said.
[IMGCAP(1)]One of these should be adopted; the other should never be heard from again.
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