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September 30, 2009

Obama Receives NATO Backing on Afghan Occupation
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The announcement came as President Obama hosted NATO head Anders Fogh
Rasmussen for talks on Afghanistan. Obama is weighing a new troop
increase following a Pentagon review. Obama said he had received
assurances NATO allies remain committed to the Afghan occupation.

President Obama: “We both agree that it is absolutely critical that we
are successful in dismantling, disrupting, destroying the al-Qaeda
network and that we are effectively working with the Afghan government
to provide the security necessary for that country. This is not a
American battle. This is a NATO mission, as well, and we are working
actively and diligently to consult with NATO at every step of the way.”



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