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Published 11/02/2009 by Asia Plus

Obama says he will not rush Afghanistan decision

Despite Republican pressure to act quickly, President Barack Obama says he won't rush his decision about whether to send more troops to Afghanistan where 14 Americans died in the deadliest day for U.S. forces in more than four years. 'While I will never hesitate to use force to protect...

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...than four years. "While I will never hesitate to use force to protect the American people or our vital interests, I also promise you this — and this is very important as we consider our next steps in Afghanistan: I will never rush the solemn decision of sending you into harm's way" Obama said Monday during...

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