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ForgoTheConsequence

(4,846 posts)
Thu Jul 2, 2020, 10:37 AM Jul 2020

House panel votes to constrain Afghan drawdown, ask for assessment on 'incentives' to attack US troo

Source: The Hill

The House Armed Services Committee voted Wednesday to put roadblocks on President Trump’s ability to withdraw from Afghanistan, including requiring an assessment on whether any country has offered incentives for the Taliban to attack U.S. and coalition troops.

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) amendment, from Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.), would require several certifications before the U.S. military can further draw down in Afghanistan.

The amendment was approved 45-11.

Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/505568-house-panel-votes-to-constrain-afghan-drawdown-ask-for-assessment-on

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House panel votes to constrain Afghan drawdown, ask for assessment on 'incentives' to attack US troo (Original Post) ForgoTheConsequence Jul 2020 OP
Why? We're accomplishing nothing but getting our soldiers killed. Pull out & go home. rickyhall Jul 2020 #1
Staying in the Graveyard of Empires is the wrong idea. n/t OneCrazyDiamond Jul 2020 #2
A clear case of putting politics above country Steelrolled Jul 2020 #3
Leave, that's it, just leave. marie999 Jul 2020 #4
It's entirely possible we're still there for the minerals NoRoadUntravelled Jul 2020 #5
 

marie999

(3,334 posts)
4. Leave, that's it, just leave.
Thu Jul 2, 2020, 12:36 PM
Jul 2020

Yes, investigate the bounties but we don't have to have troops there to do that.

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