A Surge For Afghanistan
Statement
Issues: Defense
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement Friday regarding the President's announcement of a surge of forces in Afghanistan:
"I commend the President's announced strategy for Afghanistan today which includes a surge of forces and a renewed commitment to dismantling Al Qaeda and combating the Taliban. Republicans are supportive of these national objectives and will work with the administration to develop policies to secure greater cooperation from the government of Pakistan to rid the tribal areas of terrorist sanctuaries. We are fortunate to have Secretary Gates, Admiral Mullen and General Petraeus manage this surge and the counterinsurgency strategy as well."
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