I urge you to follow sound military advice when it comes to withdrawing from Syria and the fight against ISIS. Withdrawing from Syria is a shared goal but the ‘When and How’ – matter.
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Mr. President, I admire and share your love and admiration for our troops. The troops believe in their commanders and so should you. They are worthy of your trust.https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1075833793720795141 …
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I believe you are on course to make the same mistake President Obama made in Iraq. It will turn out no better for you than it did for him. There is a lot of bipartisan support for a conditions-based withdrawal and I will stand with you to achieve that goal.
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However, I cannot and will not empower a decision that I believe – no matter how well-intentioned – is equivalent to snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
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The idea of outsourcing our national security and the fight against ISIS to Russia, Iran, and Assad/Syria is doomed to fail. It will result in an Open Borders policy for ISIS in Syria and elsewhere.
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You are right to want others to fight more and pay more. The Kurds have fought fiercely against ISIS and have been valuable allies. They deserve better.
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Finally, I choose to fight against ISIS and other radical Islamists in their backyard – not ours. I choose to fight this war with partners – not alone.
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I ask that you listen to your national security team who are immensely talented. Take this opportunity to reassess our policy and how to withdraw with honor from Syria achieving real and lasting security.
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Any chance you’re wishing you listened to your May 2016 self Lindsay?
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Why is it that Senator Graham can only get through to Trump through tweets or CNN appearances? Is the President not answering his phone or accepting visitors?
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He needs to make an appearance on Fox & Friends, which is the only feedback Trump listens to.
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