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Never mind that the books title is stiffer than the secret services public. I never know whats going to pop out until im up there, thats the problem, he says. The announcement that gen mcchrystal was standing down came after he met. The presidents, as seen by a former secret service agent. Does a recent book quote secret service agents saying. Behind the scenes with agents in the line of fire and the presidents. Military commander in afghanistan, general mcchrystal, was called into the oval office by barack obama, he knew things werent going to go well when the president accused him of not supporting him in his political role as president. Obamas national security council, differences again emerged when general mcchrystal outlined his goals. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Army i cant and wont vouch for the accuracy but i certainly appreciate and. In a calmer world, ronald kesslers second book about the u.
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