Obama: US, UK committed to Afghan mission

Thursday, March 15, 2012

WASHINGTON -- Leaders of the United States and Britain outlined plans Wednesday to shift the NATO war effort in Afghanistan toward a back-seat advisory role while Afghan forces increasingly take the lead, but stressed that the two nations remain committed to the mission there.

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