Romney Criticizes Afghan Pullout Plan, but Obama Is Eager for the Debate

WASHINGTON — It did not take long for Mitt Romney to pounce on Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta’s statement Wednesday that American troops could end their combat role in Afghanistan by mid-2013, 18 months sooner than expected. Within hours, Mr. Romney lambasted it as “naïve” and “misguided.” - Romney Criticizes Afghan Pullout Plan, but Obama Is Eager for the ...
U.S. to End Combat Role in Afghanistan as Early as Next Year, Panetta Says