Obama may not be up to Afghanistan challenge, experts say

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Senior foreign affairs advisors for John McCain, Kori Schake and Randy Scheunemann, discuss the setbacks Barack Obama has when it comesto foreign policy, especially in Afghanistan. Following Obama’s speech about national security, Schuenemann said it is interesting that Obama gave this speech, especially since he has not been to Iraq in over 900 days and has never been to Afghanistan. Rep. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) sees problems with committee organization and action on issues in Afghanistan. (17:50)

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