Counter-Terrorism Prime Purpose For Intervention In Afghanistan, Says Former CIA Deputy Director

Posted by University of New Mexico/Talk Radio News Service on October 14, 2009 |

Dr. Paul Pillar, former Deputy Director of the CIA’s Counter-Terrorist Center, says the purpose for U.S. intervention in Afghanistan is counter-terrorism. (0:14)

 
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October 14, 2009
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