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Obama approves additional troops for Afghanistan
Updated On: 18 February, 2009 05:37 AM IST | | AFP
In his first major military move, President Barack Obama today approved the deployment of 17,000 more troops to Afghanistan, saying they were needed "to stabilize a deteriorating situation."
In his first major military move, President Barack Obama today approved the deployment of 17,000 more troops to Afghanistan, saying they were needed "to stabilize a deteriorating situation."
"There is no more solemn duty as President than the decision to deploy our armed forces into harm's way," Obama said in a statement. "I do it today mindful that the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan demands urgent attention and swift action.
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