Moulton Statement on President Trump’s Afghanistan Speech

Moulton: "Our service men and women deserve a concrete plan that will end the longest war in American history in a way that honors their sacrifice"

Washington, D.C. - In response to President Trump’s speech announcing that additional troops will be deployed to Afghanistan, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) released the following statement:

"Our service men and women deserve a concrete plan that will end the longest war in American history in a way that honors their sacrifice. After the President's speech, it is clear that their wait will continue.

"President Trump, like Presidents Bush and Obama before him, has failed to define a political strategy to secure the peace in tandem with our military effort. While the regional approach spelled out by the President is encouraging, sending thousands of additional young Americans to war is no substitute for defined goals and a strategy to achieve them.

"Moreover, the Trump administration continues to eviscerate the State Department, crippling the very agency that should be at the forefront of such a regional political strategy.

"As the top Democrat on the Armed Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, I will continue pressing the Administration to present a plan to win lasting peace in Afghanistan.”

To learn more about Congressman Seth Moulton visit https://moulton.house.gov or connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Medium.

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