WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)– March 23, 2009 – President Barack Obama called his decision to send an additional 17,000 troops to Afghanistan the toughest so far in his presidency, but said last night the mission there is critical to protecting the United States and its interests.
The top priority in Afghanistan is “making sure that al-Qaida cannot attack the U.S. homeland and U.S. interests and our allies,” Obama said during an interview on CBS’ “60 Minutes.”
That requires…
