Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mike Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement ahead of President Obama’s speech on a potential drawdown in Afghanistan.
“I remain steadfast in my support for our troops in Afghanistan and the progress they have made on the ground. The 2009 surge was successful in halting the Taliban and increasing stability in the region. We should listen to Secretary Gates and General Petraeus and maintain a strong combat presence until such a time as we can turn over security to the government of Afghanistan.”
“I look forward to hearing the President’s strategy tonight and sincerely hope he will follow the advice of his commanders on the ground, not on the prevailing political winds.”
