Rep. Ruppersberger Issues Statement on Withdrawal of U.S. Troops From Syria
October 07, 2019
October 07, 2019
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's announcement that he will withdraw U.S. troops from Northern Syria:
"Once again, President Trump is making national security decisions based on his impulsive whims and not the sound advice and expertise of our military and intelligence leaders. This isn't strategy, this is betrayal.
"In his subordinates, the President prizes loyalty abo . . .
"Once again, President Trump is making national security decisions based on his impulsive whims and not the sound advice and expertise of our military and intelligence leaders. This isn't strategy, this is betrayal.
"In his subordinates, the President prizes loyalty abo . . .