“Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and the war on terrorism …”

“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.”

— Barack Obama

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Speech to the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations (12 July 2004)

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