Congressman Neugebauer Returns From Afghanistan

Statement

Congressman Randy Neugebauer issued the following statement upon returning from a two-day trip to Afghanistan. While in Afghanistan, Neugebauer met with Afghani President Karzai, Ambassador Karl Eikenberry, senior military commanders and diplomatic leaders and most importantly, men and women in uniform representing Texas.

"The challenges in Afghanistan are immense, so it was important for me to see the situation on the ground and hear directly from our troops and commanders.

"It was an honor and a privilege to meet with the brave men and women sacrificing each day in Afghanistan, and hear from them first hand about the importance of moving forward, and the necessary support needed to bring success to the region. I will continue to stand by our brave men and women in Afghanistan, and I share in their commitment to preventing al-Qaeda from finding a safe haven where they can continue to plot their violent attacks on the United States and our allies.

"After returning from Afghanistan, it is my firm belief that the President and Congress must demonstrate an unbreakable commitment to defeating our enemy and ensuring our troops have the resources they need to stay safe and carry out their mission to the end. However, the overall success will not be determined by our brave men and women in uniform, for they can do the job. Rather, the responsibility will lie in the hands of the Afghan people. They must take ownership of their country and make the decisions and sacrifices that are necessary to be a free people."

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