Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20140527:18:50:00
In the context of this progress, having consulted with congress and my national security team, i have determined the nature of the commendment that america is prepared to make. our objectives are clear, disrupting threats posed by al qaeda, supporting afghan security forcing, and giving the afghan people an opportunity to succeed as they stand on their own. here is how we will pursue those objectives. first, america's combat mission will be over by the end of this year. starting next year, afghans will be fully responsible for securing their country. american personnel will be in an advisory r...