Gen. John Allen. C-Span
Afghanistan Commander: War Is Actually Going Fine -- Danger Room
Never mind the riots, the fratricides, the burned holy books and the bloody slaughter of civilians. The commander of the Afghanistan war believes the decade-long conflict is “on track.”
That’s Gen. John Allen’s message to Congress at perhaps the most politically precarious moment in the decade-long war. Allen, in Washington for his first round of congressional testimony since taking command in July, told the House Armed Services Committee, “our troops know the difference they are making and the enemy feels it every day.”
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More News On General Allen`s Testimony On The Afghan War
Top commander in Afghanistan says mission on track -- Yahoo News/AP
Afghan War’s Top General Cites Progress in Face of Violence -- Bloomberg
Gen. Allen says Afghan war ‘on track’ despite violence, setbacks -- Washington Post
US commander says Afghan war is 'on track' despite recent turmoil -- The Hill
My Comment: General Allen`s testimony in front of Congress is being streamed live right now. I have been listening to it for the past 30 minutes .... in short .... it has been brutal. Congress is not happy, and they are making their doubts and concerns very very clear.
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