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Archive Home > 2009 > September > 17 > Obama ’won’t be rushed’ into decision on Afghan strategy

Obama ’won’t be rushed’ into decision on Afghan strategy

By Julian E. Barnes / The Bulletin
September 17, 2009

WASHINGTON — On a day when his administration outlined broad and ambitious goals for Afghanistan and Pakistan, President Barack Obama also moved Wednesday to call a timeout in the escalating national debate over a possible increase in troops.

Obama insisted he would not be rushed in refining his....

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