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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee and Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump’s speech on American action in Afghanistan:

“I support President Trump’s commitment to American strength in Afghanistan, and his focus on the threats that face the United States of America, as well as the victory and accountability of our allies.

As we have seen in the past, withdrawing too soon only leaves a void that the Taliban, Al Qaeda, and ISIS are all too eager to fill. Operating based on conditions on the ground rather than political promises will lead to a victory for our troops, America, and our allies.

President Trump declared that we as a country “always face down evil.” When that is our common purpose, we succeed.”

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