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Congresswoman Hirono Supports Early End to U.S. Combat Action in Afghanistan

Statement

Date: Feb. 1, 2012
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense

Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (HI-02) today released the following statement on U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta's announcement that the United States and NATO will end combat operations next year and transition to training and advisory roles that will conclude by the end of 2013. The original timeline for complete withdrawal was set for the end of 2014, as agreed to by NATO in November 2010.

"Today's announcement by Secretary Panetta that U.S. and NATO forces will end their combat mission in Afghanistan as early as the middle of next year is a critical step as our nation draws the decade long conflict to an end. By focusing on enabling Afghanistan to take responsibility for its own security, our troops can come home sooner to their families. We in Hawaii are proud of the men and women in our military who have served and are currently serving in Afghanistan. Above all, we must also never forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country."


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