01/02/2018
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"If there is not a corresponding increase in jobs and economic opportunities to accompany this increase in population, then we are in trouble."
"I look forward to working with General Nicholson to encourage the Afghan Government to continue making progress on their stated obligations in the Kabul Compact."
"the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan should be based on our national security interests, on the advice of our commanders, and on the facts on the grounds."
"the American people are right to demand better, to ask tough questions and insist on more detail and more accountability, moving forward."