Bumper64 Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Proposal urges troops stay in Syria, Afghanistan Updated: 2:17 PM, January 29, 2019 Leigh Vogel/Getty Images Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. Shares: 1 (CNN) - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing an amendment to a Middle East policy bill that would acknowledge "al Qaeda, ISIS and their affiliates in Syria and Afghanistan continue to pose a serious threat to us here at home," a move seen as a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump's push to withdraw US troops from Syria. "It would recognize the dangers of a precipitous withdrawal from either conflict and highlight the need for diplomatic engagement and political solutions to the underlying conflicts in Syria and Afghanistan," McConnell said Tuesday from the Senate floor, announcing the amendment to the bill, which is currently being debated. Exact timing for the final vote on the bill, which at this point enjoys bipartisan support, has not yet been determined. McConnell added that, "while it is tempting to retreat to the comfort and security of our own shores, there is still a great deal of work to be done.....we're not the world's policemen, but we are the leaders of the free world." Trump ordered a rapid withdrawal of troops from Syria on December 19, a move that was widely criticized by lawmakers from both parties. Since that initial announcement, Trump earlier this month extended his original 30-day timeline to withdraw the troops to four months and told reporters, "I never said we're doing it quickly, but we're decimating ISIS." National security adviser John Bolton said earlier this month that the US will pull out of Syria only with assurances Turkey will not attack Kurdish allies there. Col. Sean Ryan, spokesman for the US-led coalition, said in a statement January 11 that the coalition "has begun the process of our deliberate withdrawal from Syria," but did not provide additional details. The Senate voted overwhelmingly 74 to 19 Monday to advance to open debate on a Middle East policy bill that includes fresh sanctions on Syria. The Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act wraps together five bills into one package. It includes new sanctions against Syria's central bank and individuals providing support for the Syrian government. It boosts military support for Israel and Jordan, two US allies that are Syria's neighbors. And makes it easier for states and localities to approve laws to combat the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats told members of the Senate Intelligence Committee earlier Tuesday that ISIS "has returned to its guerrilla warfare roots while continuing to plot attacks and direct its supporters worldwide." But he also clearly stated that the group maintains a presence in Iraq and Syria. "ISIS is intent on resurging and still commands thousands of fighters in Iraq and Syria," he said. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan told reporters at that same hearing that ISIS has lost "99.5% plus" of the territory it once held in Syria and Iraq, adding "within a couple of weeks it will be 100%." "ISIS is no longer able to govern in Syria, ISIS no longer has freedom to mass forces, Syria is no longer a safe haven," Shanahan said. Shanahan made the remarks as the US intelligence community released their Worldwide Threat Assessment that found "ISIS very likely will continue to pursue external attacks from Iraq and Syria against regional and Western adversaries, including the United States." https://www.wsls.com/news/politics/in-rebuke-to-trump-mcconnell-unveils-troop-proposal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLadiesDaddy Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 Good Lord, who the heck do these people think they are? I mean really what is the president's office now, just a figurehead. I hope and pray with everything in my body did Trump really has the military on his side, because martial law seems the only option left. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabibilicious Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 54 minutes ago, ladyGrace'sDaddy said: Good Lord, who the heck do these people think they are? I mean really what is the president's office now, just a figurehead. I hope and pray with everything in my body did Trump really has the military on his side, because martial law seems the only option left. You're not a big fan of our 3 separate but equal branches of government, eh?.......Banana Republics feel that way, as well, and they're always quick to use the military to play the martial law card, too. GO RV, then BV 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonangler Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, ladyGrace'sDaddy said: I mean really what is the president's office now, just a figurehead Didn't you mean "bobblehead?" B/A 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLadiesDaddy Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 2 hours ago, Shabibilicious said: You're not a big fan of our 3 separate but equal branches of government, eh?.......Banana Republics feel that way, as well, and they're always quick to use the military to play the martial law card, too. GO RV, then BV Probably time for you to be leaving the office now but hey I'll try. I knew the second that I posted this you would twist it. So allow me to shed some light on my meanings. The New Democratic Socialist, and the old party too, stick together like crazy glue. Of all the faults they have sticking together is there strongest quality. Whilst Republicans , not so much. If the Republicans stuck together like the New Democratic Socialist they would have annihilated that party by now. The real issue with the Republicans is as simple as compromise. Republicans are so willing to compromise with the Democratic Socialist, who have repeatedly shown they won't compromise at all, but Republicans will NOT compromise with each other. And a divided House will always fall. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabibilicious Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 14 hours ago, ladyGrace'sDaddy said: Probably time for you to be leaving the office now but hey I'll try. I knew the second that I posted this you would twist it. So allow me to shed some light on my meanings. The New Democratic Socialist, and the old party too, stick together like crazy glue. Of all the faults they have sticking together is there strongest quality. Whilst Republicans , not so much. If the Republicans stuck together like the New Democratic Socialist they would have annihilated that party by now. The real issue with the Republicans is as simple as compromise. Republicans are so willing to compromise with the Democratic Socialist, who have repeatedly shown they won't compromise at all, but Republicans will NOT compromise with each other. And a divided House will always fall. That's not even remotely close to what you said in your previous post.....but okay. GO RV, then BV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLadiesDaddy Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 I figured you had enough functioning brain cells and personal knowledge of who I am to realize what I meant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabibilicious Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 27 minutes ago, ladyGrace'sDaddy said: I figured you had enough functioning brain cells and personal knowledge of who I am to realize what I meant. Well you asked me if I was Catholic in another thread.....so I concluded you were terribly off your game. GO RV, then BV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleslayer Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 15 hours ago, ladyGrace'sDaddy said: brain cells Bv kills these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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