News Conference with NATO Secretary General Rasmussen

NATO Secretary General Rasmussen delivered his monthly news conference. He said NATO and European allies will send an additional 5,000 troop… read more

NATO Secretary General Rasmussen delivered his monthly news conference. He said NATO and European allies will send an additional 5,000 troops to Afghanistan. So far, two other countries have announced sending additional troops to the region, the United Kingdom and Poland. Mr. Rasmussen responded to President Obama’s previous evening national address, reiterating, “This is not just America’s war,” and urging the international community to offer more troops. Questions focused on international reaction to President Obama’s speech, the political climate in Afghanistan, and defining the handover process with Afghan security forces. close

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News Conference with NATO Secretary General Rasmussen

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Program ID:
290393-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
First Aired:
Dec 02, 2009 | 4:23pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Dec 03, 2009 | 4:53am EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Dec 02, 2009 | 4:23pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 03, 2009 | 12:56am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 03, 2009 | 4:53am EST | C-SPAN 1