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Which Way, L.A.?

In Afghanistan, More War or Reconciliation?

Congress is likely to give the President $33 billion more to support his "surge" in Afghanistan.  But a prime Republican supporter, Richard Lugar of Indiana, says the mission lacks " clarity " or "a clear definition of success."  Democrat John Kerry is suggesting analogies to the war in Vietnam.  The President of the Council on Foreign…

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

Congress is likely to give the President $33 billion more to support his "surge" in Afghanistan. But a prime Republican supporter, Richard Lugar of Indiana, says the mission lacks "clarity" or "a clear definition of success." Democrat John Kerry is suggesting analogies to the war in Vietnam. The President of the Council on Foreign Relations, Richard Haass, says "continued or increased involvement" in Afghanistan is not worth America's "investment of blood and treasure."

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Jonathan Broder

    Newsweek

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    Michael Semple

    Harvard University

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    Fauzia Kofi

    Member, Afghan Parliament

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