VOICED: US troop surge in Afghanistan: America reacts

The transcript discusses the announcement of a deployment in early 2010, addressing concerns that Afghanistan might become another Vietnam. It argues against this comparison, suggesting it is based on a misinterpretation of history. The speaker expresses uncertainty about the details but finds it encouraging that a plan exists. However, they doubt the situation in Afghanistan will improve enough by 2011 to allow for a return.

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