Gary Johnson expresses concern about Afghanistan policy

Tue, 12/29/2009 - 12:01pm | posted by Jason Pye

In a press release through the Our America Initiative, Gary Johnson is taking aim at those making foreign policy in Iraq and Afghanistan:

Gary Johnson, former Republican Governor of New Mexico, and Honorary Chairman of OUR America Initiative joins with all Americans in thanking the troops for their service and efforts. “I want to send our well wishes to those men and women in the armed services that protect our liberties and freedoms” said Johnson.

Johnson supports a strong defense for the protection of all Americans. Governor Johnson became one the highest-ranking Republicans to speak out early against the war in Iraq, calling the engagement an unjust cause. “The war in Iraq was an unneeded involvement by the U.S., he stated. “ I look forward to the time when our troops will be returning home.”

Governor Johnson has also been a strong advocate of the war on terrorism but has been critical of the war in Afghanistan. “Our efforts should be directed towards protecting U.S. citizens and our allies from terrorism. We are at war with Al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden. I am very concerned about the direction and focus of our continued involvement in Afghanistan,” Johnson said.

You can read the full release here.