Presidential Address on Troop Levels in Afghanistan

President Obama addressed the nation from the East Room of the White House on his plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. While pledg… read more

President Obama addressed the nation from the East Room of the White House on his plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. While pledging an enduring partnership with Afghanistan and a commitment to the struggle against al-Qaeda and terrorism, he said the time had come to turn the country back to the Afghans. He also outlined his foreign policy agenda for the region, commenting on the U.S. commitment to democratic movements across the Arab world. He concluded with a call to solve economic problems at home in the U.S., and paid tribute to military personnel who served in Afghanistan. close

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Presidential Address on Troop Levels in Afghanistan

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Program ID:
300160-1
Category:
White House Event
Format:
Address
Location:
East Room, White House, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jun 22, 2011 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jun 26, 2011 | 10:36am EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Jun 22, 2011 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 22, 2011 | 9:33pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 23, 2011 | 12:42am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 23, 2011 | 6:45am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 26, 2011 | 10:36am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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