Obama to Give Afghan Speech at West Point

Tuesday troop surge announcement comes as approval falters

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 25, 2009 11:11 AM CST

(Newser) – President Obama will announce his decision to send 20,000 to 40,000 more troops to fight in Afghanistan in a speech to West Point cadets next Tuesday at 8pm. His remarks will outline a surge, but administration officials say the president is not making... Read full story »

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