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Down or fill gaps in afghan capacity, and this is a reflection of that x. its a dangerous area. so part of what were constantly trying to balance is making sure that afghans are out there, theyre doing what they need to do, but that we are giving them a chance to succeed and that were making sure that our force posture in the area for conducting those narrow missions that we need to conduct, we can do so relatively safely. there are still risks involved, but force protection, the ability of our ...

That. its a dangerous area. so, part of what were constantly trying to balance is making sure that afghans are out there. theyre doing what they need to do. but that we are giving them a chance to succeed and that were making sure our force posture in the area for conducting those narrow missions we need to conduct, we can do so relatively safely. theres still risks involved but force protection, the ability of our embassies to operate effectively, those things all factor in. so, weve got to con...

Is on a better path, but more work lies ahead and americas national security remains very much at stake in that part of the world. so today, after considering input from me, from our top military leaders, the rest of his national security team, our nato allies and the government of afghanistan, the president announced his decision to maintain our current force posture of 9,800 troops through most of next year. by january 2017, u.s. forces will draw down to 5,500 troops and they will be deployed ...

And this is a reflection of that. and its a dangerous area. so part of what were constantly trying to balance is making sure that afghans are out there, theyre doing what they need to do, but that we are giving them a chance to succeed and that were making sure that our force posture in the area for conducting those narrow missions that we need to conduct, we can do so relatively safely. theres still risks involved, but force protection, the ability of our embassies to operate effectively, those...

There are confidential agreements by all accounts about the possibility military dimensions of irans nuclear program and the congress wants to see all of that language. they want to know exactly whats been agreed to between the iaea and iran on the military dimensions of its nuclear program. of course the members of the cabinet cannot guarantee it because its between two other entities iran and this international agency. so theres a lot on that. but you have defense secretary ash carter and the ...

Wary of the russians and weary of war. well see what happens over this next week and a really compressed time frame for syria to do its part and for the russians to help them do it whether or not we have to put this back on the table again. and i think what the president knows is that he wants to keep up our force posture in the region to make certain that syria and russia both are at the table really to play ball. >> i still dont think we should attack. thank you. good luck with the new book. ...

Issue. who would have thought. but the fact is thats what has to happen with the american people. we are wary and weary. wary of the russians and weary of war. well see what happens over this next week and a really compressed time frame for syria to do its part and for the russians to help them do it whether or not we have to put this back on the table again. and i think what the president knows is that he wants to keep up our force posture in the region to make certain that syria and russia bot...

Made any changes to our force posture to this point. the credible threat of military force has been key to driving diplomatic progress, and its important that the assad regime lives up to its obligations under the framework agreement. so this obviously means the u.s. will keep warships in the region. that is showing the force. is that enough to sink teeth into this to forcibly get the assad regime to comply? >> potentially, but the worry is the regime could use the excuse of a proxy war going on...

Conference. >> reporter: the closures coincide with a worldwide travel alert that warns americans to, quote, take every precaution to be aware of their surroundings, and extends the entire month of august. congressman warns they may not be open monday. >> extended time they may have to be closed. >> reporter: retired general jack keen warns the embassies close too long, terrorists win. >> theyre on the rise and when they sense weakness, they attack. and they believe were pulling back. >> reporte...

States will place a premium in maintaining our military presence and capabilities in the broader middle east. the united states and our partners must remain capable of deterring and defeating aggression while supporting political progress and reform. third, the united states will continue to strengthen its key alliances, to build partnerships, and to develop innovative ways to sustain u.s. presence elsewhere in the world. a long history of close political and military cooperation with our europe...