Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) released the following statement on President Trump’s announcement last night on a new strategy for South Asia:
“Saying that the situation in Afghanistan is complex is an understatement. Nevertheless, the United States must continue to defend our interests from ongoing terrorist threats. Last night, President Trump took a realistic look at the situation in the region and put forth a strong plan to root out terrorist threats in Afghanistan, including announcing that he will hold other nations in South Asia accountable for their actions, or inactions, as we battle violent Islamist extremism. I will continue to carefully monitor this strategy as it is implemented by our generals on the ground. I have the utmost faith and confidence in America’s military leaders and the men and women of the Armed Forces as they work to defeat terrorism and defend the United States.”
