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    Obama Lays Out His Counterterrorism Goals

    With the war in Afghanistan ending and al Qaeda weakened, we hear President Obama thoughts on national security, his ideas on drones and closing Guantanamo prison.

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    By Warren Olney • May 23, 2013 • 51m Listen

    With the war in Afghanistan winding down and al Qaeda a weakened enemy, President Obama says it's time to re-focus America's strategy for national security. We hear his latest ideas about using drones for targeted killings and closing the prison at Guantanamo Bay. Also, the bloody attack on a soldier terrifies London, and for the fourth time, voters in Portland, Oregon have rejected preventing tooth decay by fluoridating the water.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Caitlin Shamberg

      KCRW

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      Kerry Cavanaugh

      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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