Obama: US Role in Afghanistan Will Extend Beyond 2014
During a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Sunday, President Barack Obama said the U.S. military will continue its role in Afghanistan beyond 2014.
Addressing 3,000 troops at Bagram Air Base, Obama stated, “With the bilateral security agreement, assuming it is signed, we can plan for a limited security presence in Afghanistan beyond 2014.”
He did not specify for how long, or what is meant by a “limited” presence.
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