What presidents have said about Afghanistan over 20 years

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The main goal is to establish peace in Afghanistan by supporting the creation of a stable government to prevent Al Qaeda's return, working towards ending the combat mission by 2014 through collaboration with allies and the Afghan government. The plan focuses on responsibly ending the war in Afghanistan by transitioning to elected governments and trained security forces, delivering strategic blows to adversaries rather than an immediate withdrawal, ultimately aiming to bring American troops home after almost 20 years of engagement.

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  • The primary objective is to establish peace in Afghanistan by supporting the formation of a stable government to counter Al Qaeda, with a timeline set for ending the combat mission in 2014 through a joint effort with allies and Afghan authorities.
  • The strategy for concluding the Afghan conflict underscores the importance of a responsible conclusion, transitioning power to elected officials and capable security forces to secure a definitive resolution through targeted actions against enemies instead of abrupt troop withdrawals, ultimately aiming to bring back American soldiers after two decades of engagement.

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  • How is peace being pursued in Afghanistan?

    By helping the country establish a stable government.

  • What is the goal of the combat mission in Afghanistan?

    To conclude the combat mission in 2014.

  • How is the war in Afghanistan planned to end?

    By transitioning to elected governments and trained security forces.

  • What is the strategy to bring American troops back home?

    By delivering strategic blows against adversaries.

  • Why is it important to end the war in Afghanistan responsibly?

    To prevent the resurgence of Al Qaeda and ensure lasting peace.

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"Peace in Afghanistan: Ending War Responsibly"

  • The focus is on achieving peace in Afghanistan by helping the country develop a stable government to prevent the resurgence of Al Qaeda, with the goal of concluding the combat mission in 2014 in collaboration with allies and the Afghan government.
  • Emphasizing the need to end the war in Afghanistan responsibly, the plan involves transitioning to elected governments and trained security forces to take over, ensuring a decisive end to the conflict through strategic blows against adversaries rather than immediate withdrawal, with the ultimate aim of bringing American troops back home after nearly 20 years of involvement.
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