2018 RI Senate race: on War & Peace


Bobby Nardolillo: Supports Afghanistan war but not forever

Nardolillo acknowledged the difficulty in achieving goals that include: staying in Afghanistan "forever" and not leaving until the government can withstand challenges from the Taliban, between staying until the situation is conclusive rather than "inconc
Source: Providence Journal on 2018 Rhode Island Senate race Sep 11, 2017

Sheldon Whitehouse: More troops in Afghanistan OK but revisit later

Whitehouse, who visited Afghanistan on July 4, said he does not object to the slight increase in troop levels in light of factors that include voter participation of Afghans, improved conditions for women, the recommendations of military leaders and U.S. national security interests in denying safe havens to terrorists.

He said he would continue to look at the situation. "If it looks like the military is right and it's successful, good," the senator said. "If not, we'll have to revisit it."

Source: Providence Journal on 2018 Rhode Island Senate race Sep 11, 2017

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