CLEAN : Complete US withdrawal from Afghanistan by 'end of August': White House

The transcript discusses the timeline for the drawdown of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. The President does not expect the drawdown to be completed in a few days, while the Pentagon claims it is ahead of schedule. The White House anticipates completion by the end of August. The decision to withdraw troops marks the end of the 20-year U.S. involvement in Afghanistan.

What was the president's stance on the timeline for the troop drawdown?

• He believed it would be completed in a few days.

• He was skeptical about it being completed quickly.

• He had no opinion on the timeline.

• He thought it would take several months.

According to the Pentagon, how is the troop withdrawal progressing?

• It is on schedule.

• It is behind schedule.

• It is ahead of schedule.

• It has been paused.

What is the new expected completion date for the troop withdrawal?

• September 11th

• Beginning of September

• End of August

• End of July

What significant decision did the President make regarding Afghanistan?

• To send additional aid

• To maintain current troop levels

• To increase troop presence

• To withdraw remaining troops

How long has the US been involved in the war in Afghanistan?

• 10 years

• 25 years

• 15 years

• 20 years