War and Remembrance

" Washington I'm Bret -- President Obama today took part in veterans day ceremonies here in Washington. And as the commander in chief honored America's heroes of the past and present. He contemplated whether to send more troops into harm's way in the near future White House correspondent Wendell Goler has the story."

" Like every president since Woodrow Wilson Barack Obama used veterans day to reaffirm the nation's commitment to the men and women -- preserved our freedom. But a day after -- with the soldiers at Fort Hood and hours before an eight strategy session on Afghanistan his thoughts were very much on servicemen and women still in uniform."

" For our troops is another day in harm's way. For their families it is another -- to feel -- abstinence below. The concern for their safety."

" The president and First Lady spent time in the section of Arlington national cemetery were casualties from Iraq and Afghanistan are buried. They spoke with some of the family members who were paying their -- respects mr. Obama says such meetings influence his decision to send troops into harm's way. But some Republicans worry the -- they didn't hesitate. And even today there was a push to fill general standing with crystals 40000 troop requests for Afghanistan."

" I feel very strongly that we owe it to the men and women in the military. And the national security interest -- United States of America to have that decision made and made as soon as possible."

" Still General David Petraeus the head of Central Command says the months long process has been productive and is almost over. There have been explanations and and and discussions about how the civilian. Component of this will complement what is done by the the work of our military troops by all accounts Afghanistan's government is the weak link in the -- strategies the president is now focusing on for the counterinsurgency strategy."

" it relies heavily on the the the efficacy. Of the host nation partners the Afghan National Army Afghan national."

" The inability to count on some regional governors as -- sort of predict the timeline for the national government to train enough reliable security forces. Suggests to some experts a hybrid strategy."

" That's not focused on the counter insurgency across the entire country. But counterinsurgency and a few key areas of the most violent areas."

" Dozens of the sensible counterterrorism strategy involved for counterinsurgency strategy involves. Pakistan as well in the Obama administration has set -- benchmarks for both countries to achieve some -- Classified because they involve bug intelligence and some -- obvious involving governance and security but -- none of them. Will the administration say exactly how the -- to the Pakistan any school Brett."

" last night -- we reported that interim White House communications director Anita Dunn will be stepping down in coming days but. We're told that she will not be a stranger around the White House what can you tell us about that."

" Well I've read it appears the tease though too important to let go or at least let go right away she leaves here December 1 -- will stay around for about a month. As a consultant to the White House officials say the White House counsel latency is checked over the the arrangements off her clients' issues though will be will be -- She will not go lobbied the white house on behalf of many clients but once again it's an exception the president's making do with policy years promised to close the door between -- the revolving door between lobbying agencies in the White House --"

" Want to go a lot of north long Wendell thank you."