https://freerepublic.com/tag/frwnmullen/ en-us Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:07:09 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2541023/posts WASHINGTON, June 24, 2010 – Although it has come more slowly than expected, progress is, nonetheless, being made in Afghanistan, the top Defense Department civilian and military officials said today. “I do not believe we are bogged down,” Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said of U.S. operations in Afghanistan. “I believe we are making some progress. It is slower and harder than we anticipated. I think we are moving forward.” Gates and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, took questions from reporters in a Pentagon news conference. They expressed support for President Barack Obama’s strategy... American Forces Press Service https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2541023/posts#comment Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:07:09 GMT