House panel votes to constrain Afghan drawdown, ask for assessment on 'incentives' to attack US troo

[ForgoTheConsequence]

Source: The Hill

The House Armed Services Committee voted Wednesday to put roadblocks on President Trump’s ability to withdraw from Afghanistan, including requiring an assessment on whether any country has offered incentives for the Taliban to attack U.S. and coalition troops.

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) amendment, from Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.), would require several certifications before the U.S. military can further draw down in Afghanistan.

The amendment was approved 45-11.

Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/505568-house-panel-votes-to-constrain-afghan-drawdown-ask-for-assessment-on

[rickyhall]

1. Why? We're accomplishing nothing but getting our soldiers killed. Pull out & go home.

[OneCrazyDiamond]

2. Staying in the Graveyard of Empires is the wrong idea. n/t

[Steelrolled]

3. A clear case of putting politics above country

Very disappointed that Democrats are leading this.

[marie999]

4. Leave, that's it, just leave.

Yes, investigate the bounties but we don't have to have troops there to do that.

[NoRoadUntravelled]

5. It's entirely possible we're still there for the minerals

and rare Earth elements.

https://www.globalresearch.ca/more-american-troops-to-afghanistan-to-keep-the-chinese-out-lithium-and-the-battle-for-afghanistans-mineral-riches-2/5605456