Quote of the Day – COIN Edition

James Joyner · Friday, July 24, 2009 · No Comments

“[General Stanley] McChrystal is not inclined to draw attention to his storied history as a special operator. But when he tells you that it’s impossible to kill your way out of this war, you believe him — because Lord knows, he’s tried.” – Andrew Exum, reporting back to Abu Muqawama after a month working on a project for ISAF in Afghanistan

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