Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20181226:21:09:00
You can hit indiscriminately targets in syria, but for taking out the continued presence of the islamic state, it just won't work. and it's -- frankly, one of the dumbest things i've ever seen. because this is the most successful counter insurgency program we have run in decades. and why you would take these troops out that are doing so well at this time when the islamic state is still a threat, i don't understand. >> well, you mentioned the kurds. admiral kirby, one the reasons why general mattis, secretary mattis, said i'm out is because he feels like he's breaking a promise. america is brea...