WASHINGTON - Chairman Thornberry (R-TX), of the House Armed Service Committee, commented today on the President's decision to maintain current U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan.
Thornberry on Afghanistan
Maintaining Current Troop Numbers Appropriate
Chairman Thornberry (R-TX), of the House Armed Service Committee, commented today on the President's decision to maintain current U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan.
Thornberry said, "The decision not to further reduce our troop numbers in Afghanistan this year is appropriate."
"Everyone looks forward to the day when Afghans can meet all of their own security needs, but Iraq has shown us the consequences of leaving a fragile ally too early. The bottom line is that our own security is at stake."
