44 : Obama briefed on Afghanistan offensive

Gibbs said Obama was briefed about the progress in the Afghan war by ambassador to Pakistan Anne Patterson, Gen. Stanley McChrystal and ambassador to Afghanistan Karl W. Eikenberry. The officials also briefed Obama about the interrogation of Taliban leader Mullah Baradar, who remains in Pakistani custody. - 44 : Obama briefed on Afghanistan offensive

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