It remains a clear, vital national interest of the United States to prevent this from happening. Yet an increasing number of commentators, including some of the very same individuals who opposed the surge in Iraq and called for withdrawal there, now declare Afghanistan essentially unwinnable. Had their view prevailed with respect to Iraq in 2006 and 2007, the consequences of our failure there would have been catastrophic. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203440104574404753110979442.html?mod=rss_opinion_mainEither we fight to win in Afghanistan or we will reap the whirlwind on what follows. This will take leadership and determination, but are we up to it! For those serving in Afghanistan, let’s hope so!
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