Monday, November 16, 2009

Administration Lowers Bar for Success in Afghanistan War, Seeks Exit Strategy

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the administration has 'no illusions' about the Afghanistan war. Officials say the administration wants to make sure the U.S. commitment in the country is not 'open-ended' as the president drafts a new strategy.

Top Obama administration officials took pains to lower the bar for success in Afghanistan Sunday, stressing that the administration is seeking an exit strategy and holds "no illusions"... [snip]

"We are a little bit perplexed about the length of time it's taking to make this decision," ... "Part of being president is you don't have easy choices. You have a lot of choices you have to make among difficult options. None of them are perfect. ... I think the president, as difficult as this decision is, needs to make it, needs to follow the advice of his generals."

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani went further,saying

" the delay is political strategy, not war strategy."

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