Quotes by Bob Woodward

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“Almost everything about Afghanistan was troubling Mullen. As Obama was giving intense focus on the war, Mullen was feeling more personal responsibility. Afghanistan had been marked by 'incredible n...”
— Bob Woodward
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“McChrystal had organized a jaw-dropping counterterrorism campaign inside Iraq, but the tactical successes did not translate into a strategic victory. This was why counterinsurgency - blanketing the...”
— Bob Woodward
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“Finally, the president added, 'The American people are idealists, but they also want their leaders to be realistic...”
— Bob Woodward
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