Comments from SECDEF nominee ahead of confirmation hearing (From AP)

CARTER SAYS HE'D RECONSIDER THE AFGHANISTAN DRAWDOWN, via The Associated Press: "The president's nominee to be the next Pentagon chief says he would consider changing the current plans for withdrawing all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of next year if security conditions worsen. In written comments to the Senate Armed Services Committee, Ashton Carter responded 'yes' when asked if he would consider recommending changes to the current pace and size of the drawdown plan to address security concerns. He also said he is aware of reports that Islamic State militants may try to expand into Afghanistan, and said he will work with coalition partners to ensure that doesn't happen." http://huff.to/1yzwdgo