WASHINGTON (OfficialWire) — The Obama administration says it might leave no troops in Afghanistan after December 2014, an option that defies the Pentagon’s view that thousands of troops may be needed to contain al-Qaida (al-KAH’-ee-duh) and to strengthen Afghan forces.
A White House deputy national security adviser, Ben Rhodes, said Tuesday that President Barack Obama “wouldn’t rule out any option,” including zero troops. Obama will discuss the matter Friday with Afghan President Hamid Karzai (HAH’-mihd KAHR’-zeye), although Rhodes said there is little prospect of the leaders announcing an agreement.
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Good get them all out that country isn't worth fighting for.letthem return to the Flintstone country they wereand will always be.If the Russians couldn't beat them then nobody could well maybe the chinks could they're ruthless.They kill their own.