"But Afghanistan needs more than military assistance and a long-term U.S. presence, officials agree. It also needs something the outside world may not be able to provide — a stable, legitimate central government. The way Afghans vote in their next major national election, scheduled for June 2014, could be the next big turning point in the direction of their relationship with the U.S. and the rest of the world.
“[The elections] are probably the most critical thing that will happen in the next 22 months,” a Defense official said. On Capitol Hill, members of Congress said they’re glad to see the 12-year war — the longest in the nation’s history — come to an end but said they didn’t want the United States to abandon Afghanistan like it did at the end of the Soviet invasion in 1989. Sen. John McCain told POLITICO that he wanted to review Obama's announcement before commenting in-depth. But he noted, “Obviously, it’s a matter of significant concern. I’ve always voiced my concern about troop levels. Just as we’ve watched Iraq unravel, I’m worried about our ability to not only be effective but protect the people we leave behind.”
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