CSPAN Deputy Sec Of State Sullivan On Afghanistan Strategy February 7, 2018
Sen. Corker the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will come to order. We thank all those in attendance. In rolling out its new south asia strategy last august, the administration underscored the United States hardfought security gains in afghanistan and reiterated our commitment to helping establish a foundation for political resolution. With the recent reports of shrinking government control of territory, continued high attrition of Afghan Forces and deadly attacks in kabul, it is clear that foundation is a long way off. But we are encouraged by the new strategy. 12,300 military personnel wi...