Obama decision risky, says Admiral

The US military’s top officer has told Congress that President Barack Obama’s decision to withdraw up to 33,000 troops from Afghanistan by next summer is riskier than he originally was prepared to endorse.

Obama decision risky, says Admiral

The US military’s top officer has told Congress that President Barack Obama’s decision to withdraw up to 33,000 troops from Afghanistan by next summer is riskier than he originally was prepared to endorse.

Navy Admiral Mike Mullen told a House hearing today that he supports the president’s plans, but he said they are “more aggressive and incur more risk” than he originally thought was prudent.

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