Flournoy on Afghanistan Strategy

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“That is thequestion, Senator. Our objective in Afghanistan has got to be to create a more stable and secure environment that allows longer-term stabilization to prevent Afghanistan from returning to a safe haven for terrorism. Job number one, or one of the top jobs of this administration is going to be crafting the strategy you’re asking for, not just the military piece… but across the U.S. government as a whole, working with our NATO alies, working with the Afghan government, working with international donors… all elements of national power [should be] brought] to bear. I can’t tell you what that strategy is yet. But both President-elect Obama, and Secretary Gates are committed to developing that as an early priority going forward.”