You've read 1 article this month

The goal of our journalism is neither balance nor objectivity but accuracy, fairness and a fundamental honesty with our readers and members at all times.

Want better media? Support a better media company

  • Reader-funded
  • Unionized
  • Mission-driven

Ryan Won’t Promise 2014 Withdrawal From Afghanistan

Start your day with TPM.
Sign up for the Morning Memo newsletter

Paul Ryan said that “we don’t want to stay” in Afghanistan but said he would not commit to withdrawing by the end of 2014. Ryan said he agrees with President Obama’s timeline — a 2014 withdrawal — but said he doesn’t want to broadcast to America’s enemies what America’s timeline is.

Vice President Biden promised a withdrawal by the end of 2014.

Latest Livewire
1
Show Comments
Masthead Masthead
Founder & Editor-in-Chief:
Executive Editor:
Managing Editor:
Deputy Editor:
Editor at Large:
General Counsel:
Publisher:
Head of Product:
Director of Technology:
Associate Publisher:
Front End Developer:
Senior Designer: