James T. Conway. Photo from WikipediaA Blunt View Of Afghan Deadline -- BBC
The man in charge of the United States Marines, who has just returned from a tour of Afghanistan, has said President Obama's plan to start withdrawing troops next summer has given sustenance to the enemy.
General James Conway said that it will be a few years before the time is right to hand over to Afghan forces in some key areas.
The assessment by the Commandant of the Marines, who are fighting in the most critical areas of Afghanistan, is the most blunt so far from a senior military figure.
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More News On General Conway's Comments On An Early Afghan Withdrawal
Conway: U.S. Withdrawal Deadline Boosts Taliban in Afghan War -- Wall Street Journal
Conway says U.S. troops could be in Afghanistan for years -- CNN
Taliban may be misleading its forces on U.S. timetable, U.S. general says -- Washington Post
U.S. Marines Likely To Stay In Afghanistan 'For Years' -- Radio Free Europe
Top US Marine Predicts Security Transfer for Afghan South Will Take Years -- Voice of America
Taliban take comfort in US withdrawal plans: general -- AFP
Conway: Corps will be in Afghanistan past 2011 -- Marine Times
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