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Tom Ricks was on Meet the Press this morning talking about his new book, The Gamble: General Petaeus and the American Military Adventure in Iraq, 2006-2008 (excerpts here; profile of commanding Gen. Ray Odierno here).

Here's what he said about Iraq. It will raise the hair on the back of your neck:

And here's Ricks on Afghanistan:

 

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