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November 25, 2009

Obama to Announce Afghan Escalation Plan
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Administration officials say President Obama will unveil his decision on
sending tens of thousands of additional troops to Afghanistan next week.
Obama is expected to announce the plan in a prime-time address next
Tuesday night. At the White House yesterday, Obama said he intends to
“finish the job” in Afghanistan.

President Obama: “I’ve also indicated that after eight years, some of
those years, I think, in which we did not have either the resources or
the strategy to get the job done, it is my intention to finish the job.
I feel very confident that when the American people hear a clear
rationale for what we are doing and how intend to achieve our goals,
that they will be supportive.”

The announcement is expected to coincide with Congressional appearances
by the top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley Mc
Chrystal, and the U.S ambassador in Afghanistan, Karl Eikenberry.



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