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"We are spending ourselves into oblivion" a very talented and intelligent commander, one of America's best, briefs every visitor, staff delegation and senior officer. We are mortgaging our Nation's economy on a war, which, even with increased commitment, will remain a draw for years to come. Success and victory, whatever they may be, will be realized not in years, after billions more spent, but in decades and generations. The United States does not enjoy a national treasury for such success and victory.

Mr. Hoh gives voice to my concern. I suspect the administration should reflect on the possibility that economic developments could compel a hasty withdrawal. Such a possibility might have adverse consequences in Pakistan, with all that implies.