McKeon Says Afghan Decision Is ‘Premature’

By Daniel Halper

Published February 2, 2012 12:29am ET

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McKeon Says Afghan Decision Is ‘Premature’ — In a statement released this evening, Buck McKeon, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, blasts the Obama administration’s decision to drawdown combat forces in Afghanistan early. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced the new plan earlier today. “Announcing a change in mission in Afghanistan–before we have even validated that the Afghan Security Forces can maintain […]

In a statement released this evening, Buck McKeon, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, blasts the Obama administration’s decision to drawdown combat forces in Afghanistan early. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced the new plan earlier today.

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