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DOD official predicts the war against terrorism will continue for at least 10-20 years beyond President Obama's second term.

On Radiolab · unverified speaker · Radiolab · Sep 4, 2026

“Senator, in my judgment, this is gonna go on for quite a while and, yes, beyond the second term of the president. And beyond this term of congress. Yes, sir. I think it's at least ten to twenty years.”

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Whether the AUMF remains in effect and active military operations continue under it for at least 10-20 years from the 2013 hearing date.

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