WASHINGTON — The Obama administration gave the first explicit signal Tuesday that it might leave no troops in Afghanistan after December 2014, an option that defies the Pentagon’s view that thousands of troops may be needed to keep a lid on Al Qaeda and to strengthen Afghan forces.
‘‘The US does not have an inherent objective of ‘X’ number of troops in Afghanistan,’’ said Ben Rhodes, a White House deputy national security adviser. ‘‘We have an objective of making sure there is no safe haven for Al Qaeda in Afghanistan and making sure that the Afghan government has a security force that is sufficient to ensure the stability of the Afghan government.’’
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The US should get out of the Middle East completely. The only reason we are there is for oil; no other reason. Our military could be used more effectively back home rebuilding our roads and bridges instead of losing their lives in the Middle East.......land of ignorance. The United States should start taking care of the United States instead of devising "wars" in other countries just to make money for the huge defense contractors and oil companies.
Isn't this one of his previous campaign promises?
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