Afghanistan: David Cameron promises 'new covenant' with Armed Forces - Telegraph

Mr Cameron also defended the continued presence of 10,000 British troops in Afghanistan. If Nato forces left the country too quickly, he said, al-Qaeda could once again use it as a base for terrorist activity.

“This is not a war of choice. This is a war of necessity,” he said. “This is not a war of occupation. This is a war of obligation.” - Afghanistan: David Cameron promises 'new covenant' with Armed Forces‎

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