Coons Emphasizes That U.S. Troops In Uganda Will Not Be In Combat

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) emphasizes that U.S. troops being deployed to Central Africa will not be in combat, rather their purpose is to train and equip African soldiers facing the Lord’s Resistance Army, a known terrorist group. (0:19)

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Coons: Sending Troops To Uganda "Modest, Reasonable"

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) says he supports “modest, reasonable action” in Central Africa to aid and train African troops facing the known terrorist group, Lord’s Resistance Army, but notes that Congress and the administration should continue to communicate. (0:41)

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Gen. Odierno says assessment will be important to the next U.S. president

Gen. Raymond Odierno, former commander of Multinational Corps Iraq, says that no matter who the next president is they should keep in mind assessment of conditions on the ground before implementing a new troop withdrawal strategy. (0:44)
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Gen. Odierno blames "Iranian surrogates" for security troubles in Iraq

Gen. Raymond Odierno, former commander of Multinational Corps Iraq, gave his assessment of Iranian involvement in Iraq through their training and funding of other militant groups inside Iraq. He said that president Ahmadinejad's recent safe visit was due to these surrogates backing off in the Iranian leader's presence. (0:55)
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