Alexander Haig Quotes

In Desert Storm, we had too many troops; in Afghanistan probably not enough for the major commitment we have made.

Alexander Haig

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• In Desert Storm, we had too many troops; in Afghanistan probably not enough for the major commitment we have made.

  

  Alexander Haig
  • Commitment
  • Storm
  • Desert