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1 Dec 2008

Uncut: Obama Announces Security Team

President-elect Barack Obama announces his national security team, including Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and current Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

"… will ensure that we have the strategy and resources. To succeed against al- -Qaeda and the tell it. As Bob said not too long ago Afghanistan is where the war on terror began. And that is …" at 5:48

"… gonna have to mobilize our resources and focus our attention. On defeating al- -Qaeda bin Laden and any other extremist groups that incentives -- target for instance. Thank you very much everybody. …" at 43:23

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20 Nov 2008

Team 5 Investigates Toxic Trains

"… Now take treatment chemicals on trains are near the top of the al- -Qaeda terror I get let them these are mobile. …" at 0:34

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17 Nov 2008

Obama To Meet With McCain

For the first time since the election, President-elect Barack Obama meets with his former rival, Sen. John McCain.

"… Capturing or killing bin Laden is a critical. Aspect of stamping out al- -Qaeda. He is not just a symbol is also -- operational leader of an organization that is planning attacks against US targets. …" at 1:09

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14 Oct 2008

Iraq: Trouble Ahead?

Some fear a transfer of power in Iraq could lead to increased violence.

"… areas that once sympathize with and even pulled alongside insurgency groups like al- -Qaeda. It started as a local rebellion against Al qaeda's brutality. But American -- seize the opportunities arming training and paying each -- at 300 dollars a month. That and that money by not attacking American or Iraqi forces and helping drive out al- -Qaeda from their strongholds. A successful program that has now reached a crucial point for your protection and care. Senate -- like this …" at 1:00

"… the Senate six. Is that distrust will be exploited all sides disagree al- -Qaeda is going to try and disrupt the transfer process. The United states military believes it is the terror groups last chance to …" at 2:48

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8 Oct 2008

McCain-Obama 2: All The Odd Moments

CNN's Jeanne Moos takes a look at the dramatic moments from the second presidential debate between Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain.

"… It's we will kill bin Laden we will crush al- -Qaeda I'll get Osama bin Laden my friend's wife and his doesn't seem to include his opponent. -- CNN. New York. -- …" at 2:07

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7 Oct 2008

Obama-McCain 2: Should We Hunt Bin Laden In Pakistan?

In their second presidential debate, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama are asked if the U.S. should respect Pakistan's sovereignty or go in and hunt Osama bin Laden.

"… We washed our hands of Afghanistan. The -- came back in. Al- -Qaeda and we then had the situation that required us to conduct the Afghan war. Our relations with Pakistan are critical. Because the border areas are being used as safe havens by the Talabani. And al- -Qaeda and other extremist organizations. And we have to get their support. A General Petraeus had a strategy the same strategy. Varying with …" at 3:16

"… we hadn't finished the job. A hunting down bin Laden and crushing al- -Qaeda. So what happened was we got distracted. We diverted resources. And ultimately. Bin Laden escaped set up base camps in the mountains …" at 0:28

"… we will take them we will kill bin Laden we will crush al- -Qaeda that has to be our biggest national security firm. …" at 2:09

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3 Oct 2008

Uncut: Biden-Palin V.P. Debate

Watch the vice presidential debate between Gov. Sarah Palin, R-Alaska, and Sen. Joe Biden, D-Conn., in its entirety.

"… we need to grow our military we cannot afford to lose against al- -Qaeda and that she hit the street extremists who -- still there are still fighting us. But we're getting closer and closer to …" at 39:21

"… come as our. Our security services said is going to come from al- -Qaeda planning in the hills of Afghanistan and Pakistan. That's where they live that's where they are. That's where we'll come from and …" at 44:40

"… John McCain on that. I would believe Petraeus and that leader of al- -Qaeda. An arms knew you are armed especially I ran is so extremely dangerous to consider they cannot be allowed to acquire nuclear …" at 45:47

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2 Oct 2008

Veep Debate: Iran Or Pakistan More Dangerous?

During their vice presidential debate, Sarah Palin and Joe Biden are asked which is the bigger threat: Pakistan or Iran.

"… come as our. Our security services said is going to come from al- -Qaeda planning in the hills of Afghanistan and Pakistan that's where they live. That's where they are. That's where we'll come from and …" at 0:39

"… John McCain on that. I would believe Petraeus and that leader of al- -Qaeda. An arms new regular armed especially I -- is so extremely dangerous to consider they cannot be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. …" at 1:47

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2 Oct 2008

Veep Debate: Ever Disagree With Running Mate?

During their vice presidential debate, Joe Biden and Sarah Palin are asked how they differ politically from their running mates.

"… president after 9/11 to get capture or kill bin Laden. And eliminating al- -Qaeda. A policy that would in fact engage our allies in making sure that we knew we were active in the same page …" at 1:05

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2 Oct 2008

Veep Debate: What Should Be Iraq Exit Strategy?

In their vice presidential debate, Joe Biden and Sarah Palin tackle Iraq and the best strategy to bring U.S. troops home.

"… we need to grow our military we cannot afford to lose against al- -Qaeda and that she hit the street extremists who are still there are still fighting us. But we're getting closer and closer to …" at 1:23

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