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How Successful Was The Surge? The troop surge of 2007 was extremely controversial. Now that it's over, questions remain about how successful the tactic was. We speak with retired Gen. Jack Keane, one of the original architects of the surge.
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How Successful Was The Surge?

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The troop surge of 2007 was extremely controversial. Now that it's over, questions remain about how successful the tactic was. Alex Chadwick talks to retired Gen. Jack Keane, one of the original architects of the surge.

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