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In reply to the discussion: What to do re: ISIS? How about this? Get our US Military OUT of ME countries, period. [View all]tecelote
(5,122 posts)In 2009, Bernie strongly opposed a proposed 40,000 troop surge in Afghanistan, saying it would be a very, very, very bad idea.
After President Obama announced a timetable to withdraw troops in 2011, Bernie released this statement:
This country has a $14.5 trillion national debt, in part owing to two wars that have not been paid for. We have been at war in Afghanistan for the last 10 years and paid a high price both in terms of casualties and national treasure. This year alone, we will spend about $100 billion on that war. In my view, it is time for the people of Afghanistan to take full responsibility for waging the war against the Taliban. While we cannot withdraw all of our troops immediately, we must bring them home as soon as possible."