On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
Our strategy all along in Afghanistan has been to turn more and more responsibility over to the Afghan Army as they become capable.
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congress.govOur strategy all along in Afghanistan has been to turn more and more responsibility over to the Afghan Army as they become capable.
Panetta emphasizes the strategy of transferring responsibility to Afghan forces.
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