U.S. Troop Levels in Afghanistan

General Stanley McChrystal and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry testified about plans to send an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan and … read more

General Stanley McChrystal and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry testified about plans to send an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan and subsequent goals to begin reducing troop levels beginning in July 2011. General McChrystal said in his remarks that the additional troops would give the U.S. “credibility in the minds of Afghans who demand proof not only that we want to protect them but that we can.” They also talked about their expectations for success in enhancing security in the region and bringing more credibility to the political process. Additionally General McChrystal said that either killing or capturing Osama bin Laden would be a symbolic victory that could help defeat al-Qaida. close

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Program ID:
290506-1
Category:
House Committee
Format:
House Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Dec 08, 2009 | 9:32am EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Dec 19, 2009 | 4:00am EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Dec 08, 2009 | 9:32am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 08, 2009 | 8:07pm EST | C-SPAN 3
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  • Dec 18, 2009 | 10:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 19, 2009 | 4:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
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