I'm thinking they had him do this to show support for Obama's plan (since it's widely known he wasn't a proponent). What do you think??
Mary Ellen --
Last night, President Obama laid out his plan to defend our national interest by refocusing our efforts on three clear goals: defeating al Qaeda, stabilizing Pakistan, and breaking the Taliban's momentum in Afghanistan.
To achieve these goals, the President has authorized the rapid deployment of 30,000 more troops in Afghanistan, with a firm commitment to begin bringing our troops home in 2011.
It's a clean break from the failed Afghanistan policy of the Bush administration, and a new, focused strategy that can succeed.
Please take a moment to watch the President's address to the nation and read more about his plan.
(THERE'S A LINK HERE THAT DIDN'T CUT AND PASTE -- IF YOU WANT IT LET ME KNOW)
Our new strategy ends the era of blank checks for Afghanistan's leaders, facilitates a responsible transition to Afghan security forces, and begins bringing our troops home in 2011.
Please take a moment to listen to President Obama outline his plan -- and pass this along to anyone you know who wants to learn more:
http://my.barackobama.com/AfghanistanAddressThank you,
Vice President Joe Biden
I get such a thrill seeing "Vice President Joe Biden" in my inbox!