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November 25, 2009
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McConnell will support Obama if President boosts Afghan war effort
(2009-09-22)
A US soldier fires his rifle against Taliban militia during a security operation at the Pesh valley of Kunar Province
(wkyu) - A new report from the top US commander in Afghanistan is raising questions about whether the US should do more to support the war effort in that country. General Stanley McChrystal says "under-resourcing" the Afghanistan war could lead to defeat. Kentucky's senior US Senator, Mitch McConnell, says he'll support President Obama if the administration takes steps to provide additional military support. McConnell spoke to our Dan Modlin. © Copyright 2009, wkyu