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karynnj
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Wed Sep-16-09 03:14 PM
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Feingold things this could be a turning point. Wants to have timeline to lessen the footprint. Need to be clear that our massive footprint is destabilizing the region.
Feingold asked Steward how could a SMALLER footprint lead to increased Taliban influence in Pakistan. Expert - they do not have powerful Pakistani military support, they are unlikely to be able to take over city. Pakistan is larger country and he does not think that that could destabilize Pakistan.
Asked Biddle if a middle course could work. Biddle thinks that Afghanistan needs help in developing an indigenous force and that will require more investment than some want. He said that 1 American might be needed for every 3 Afghanis being trained.
AQ are usually not Afghan, because the AQ are from educated backgrounds - and most Afghans aren't.
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