Obama: Decision soon on troops for Afghanistan

[Orwellian_Ghost]

Source: Associated Press


Obama: Decision soon on troops for Afghanistan
AP


By CHARLES HUTZLER, Associated Press Writer Charles Hutzler, Associated Press Writer – 1 min ago

TOKYO – President Barack Obama, facing withering criticism for a prolonged decision-making process on Afghanistan, asserted Friday he's doesn't want the next move to be seen as an "open-ended commitment."

In a joint news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, Obama also said he was bent on "getting this right." He denied that his administration has been dithering and said that whatever policy change he announces must be aimed at protecting America from terrorist networks.

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On Afghanistan, Obama said he was not waiting for any new information. Rather, he said, he wants to be sure he strikes the right balance before committing more U.S. troops and billions of dollars to the 8-year-old conflict.

On a stop at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska on his way to Asia, Obama told a military audience he will commit more forces to Afghanistan only if it is vital to U.S. interests and receives public support.

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[tabatha]

1. The headline states "soon"

the article does not.

[Zoeisright]

2. "Withering" criticism? Gee, what an "objective" headline.

From a "real" news source. Way to editorialize, AP. Assholes.