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It's Time to Redefine the Goals in Iraq

Army General David Petraeus is already the new commander of troops in Iraq.  Today, Senators heard from Admiral William Fallon , nominated as commander of forces in all of the Middle East, Africa and Afghanistan.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Army General David Petraeus is already the new commander of troops in Iraq. Today, Senators heard from Admiral William Fallon, nominated as commander of forces in all of the Middle East, Africa and Afghanistan. Fallon was cautiously diplomatic when responding to South Carolina Republican Lindsay Graham, who asked how Fallon feels about the President's increase of 21,500 troops. Peter Spiegel is following the story for the Los Angeles Times.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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