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Attacks Begin, US to Lead a Long Campaign

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US aircraft have struck targets in Afghanistan for a second night running, starting a campaign that officials say may go on for years. Secretary to Defense Donald Rumsfeld said today it will be more like the Cold War. It will be long, multi-layered and unrelenting, with the US leading the way. This evening we assess the military news of the day and look ahead at how the campaign is likely to unfold.

Guests:

Micheal O'Hanlen, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute in Washington DC;
Jim Huston, Retired Navy Commander.

This program aired on October 8, 2001.

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