Sen. Reed Issues Statement on President Trump's Withdrawal of U.S. Troops From Northern Syria
October 13, 2019
October 13, 2019
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria:
"The weakness and incompetence that this president has shown when it comes to national security is stunning.
"President Trump's irresponsible betrayal of the Kurds is likely to lead to a resurgence of ISIS and a humanitarian crisis.
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"The weakness and incompetence that this president has shown when it comes to national security is stunning.
"President Trump's irresponsible betrayal of the Kurds is likely to lead to a resurgence of ISIS and a humanitarian crisis.
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