PBS NewsHour Archive  The NewsHour for December 2, 2009

Gates Says Afghans Must Build Security Force; Obama Speech Draws Strong Reactions Details

 

Program: PBS NewsHour Archive

Episode: The NewsHour for December 2, 2009

Tonight on the program, the new Afghan war proposal outlined by President Obama draws strong reactions across the globe and on Capitol Hill. Also, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates sits down with Jim Lehrer to discuss how the Pentagon plans to implement the strategy and editorial writers from around the country throw in their opinions and reactions to the speech.

Duration: (42:55)
Premiere Date: 12/02/2009
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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