U.S. soldiers conduct a dismounted patrol to Pacha Khak village, Afghanistan, April 7, 2011. U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Kristina L. GuptonObama: Afghan Drawdown 'Not Just A Token Gesture' -- MSNBC/AP
CHICAGO — President Barack Obama said in an interview with The Associated Press on Friday that he is confident the promised start of an American withdrawal from Afghanistan this summer will be significant and "not just a token gesture."
Obama also acknowledged that there exists a stalemate between Libyan rebel forces and Moammar Gadhafi, but he said he was very satisfied with the NATO air mission. The "noose is tightening" around the Libyan strongman, Obama said.
On the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the president said: "I still believe it should be closed."
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My Comment: For some reason .... I do not think there will be a significant drawdown of US soldiers from Afghanistan this year. The war's intensity has increased since last year, and while commanders like Patraeus are voicing optimistic reports on progress .... on the ground the war grinds on .... and on .... and on.
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