Morrell says Lieutenant Generals Stanley McChrystal and David Rodriguez will outline the details of the military part of President Barack Obama's new Afghanistan strategy, which emphasizes protecting civilians, building Afghan government credibility and defeating al-Qaida and its allies including the Taliban.

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David Rodriguez, one of the Army's top experts on counterinsurgency, will run day-to-day operations.

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David Rodriguez, a Providence minister, said he was disappointed by the vote.

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David Rodriguez, currently the No. 2 commander in Afghanistan.

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