Why Afghanistan matters in the presidential race

Forward Operating Base Bostick
A U.S. military helicopter flies over Forward Operating Base Bostick on Sept. 4, 2011 in Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan was among the topics President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney sparred over in last night's debate. We'll speak with a retired Army officer about why Afghanistan matters.

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