Could and Should U.S. End Combat Role in Afghanistan Early?

Name: Could and Should U.S. End Combat Role in Afghanistan Early?
Uploaded: 2012-02-02T22:00:00Z
Duration: P511S
Description: White House Press Secretary Jay Carney tried Thursday to downplay Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's remarks suggesting an early U.S. transition out of combat in Afghanistan. Judy Woodruff discusses a potential end to combat operations in 2013 with retired Army Gen. Jack Keane and Celeste Ward Gventer of the University of Texas.

Clip: 02/02/2012 | 8m 31s

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney tried Thursday to downplay Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's remarks suggesting an early U.S. transition out of combat in Afghanistan. Judy Woodruff discusses a potential end to combat operations in 2013 with retired Army Gen. Jack Keane and Celeste Ward Gventer of the University of Texas.

Aired: 02/02/12

Rating: NR

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