Assistant defense secretary Randall Schriver testifies about how to train and advise Afghan Forces. Senator bob corker chairs this twohour hearin. Senate Foreign Relations committee will come to order. We thank all those in attendance. In rolling out its new south asia strategy last august, the administration underscored the United States hard fought security gains in afghanistan and reiterated our commitment to helping establish a foundation for political resolution. With recent reports of shrinking government control of territory, continued high attrition of Afghan Forces and deadly attacks in kabul by haqqani and isis khorasan, it is clear that foundation is a long way off, but we are encouraged by the troop strength authorized in the new strategy at 12,300 military personnel, with an additional 1,000 on request, which is approaching the level our force commander requested in 2014. Our nato and nonnato allies have also reenforced their troop commitments and support to Afghan Forces
With recent reports of shrinking government control of territory, continued high attrition of Afghan Forces and deadly attacks in kabul by haqqani and isis khorasan, it is clear that foundation is a long way off, but we are encouraged by the troop strength authorized in the new strategy at 12,300 military personnel, with an additional 1,000 on request, which is approaching the level our force commander requested in 2014. Our nato and nonnato allies have also reenforced their troop commitments and support to Afghan Forces through 2020. U. S. Commander general nicholson says he now has what he needs to assist afghans in achieving a sustainable outcome for afghanistan and the region. The new conditionsbased approach provides afghans, our allies as well as the taliban a clear signal of american commitment as the National Unity government pursues critical reform and selfreliance efforts. This administration is also rightly drawn a clear line with pakistan, suspending Security Assistance of
Discuss the latest on the Robert Mueller investigation and the dispute over memos. He former served on the House Intelligence Committee as senior counsel. On this vote, the motion is adopted without objected. It was 5 30 a. M. Eastern time when house lawmakers voted to reopen the government. They did so after the Senate Approved the same measure 71 to 28 around 2 30 a. M. This morning. Good morning everyone. The second Government Shutdown continues because the president needs to sign the proposal into law. At this hour, the government remains closed, the second government deadline, however the president is expected to reopen the government and keep it funded until march 23. Also lawmakers agreed to a 2 year budget deal, we will spend this morning showing you how it unfolded last night and get your reaction. ,epublicans, 202 7488001 democrats, 202 7488000 and ,ndependents, 202 7488002 join us on twitter and facebook at journal cspan. Org. It all began in the senate when randa paul of ke
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