Obama Afghanistan Withdrawal Plan Announced In Speech
Obama Withdrawing Troops From Afghanistan At “A Steady Pace”
President Obama announced Wednesday his plans to withdraw 10,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year, and a total of 33,000 by the end of next summer.
“After this initial reduction, our troops will continue coming home at a steady pace,” Obama promised during the 13-minute speech from the White House East Room.
Obama added that Osama Bin Laden out the picture, a secure withdrawal is possible.
“America, it is time to focus on nation-building here at home,” the president said.
