Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and the war on terrorism have reduc…

Barack Obama
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Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and the war on terrorism have reduced the pace of military transformation and have revealed our lack of preparation for defensive and stability operations. This Administration has overextended our military. ✨ Speech to the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, July 12, 2004.
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