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Two weeks ago in Munich, @SecPompeo made a commitment to me and other members of Congress: the Afghan peace deal would NOT require the Afghan gov't to release Taliban prisoners.

Today's deal requires them to release 5,000.
thehill.com/policy/defense…
@SecPompeo So, for just one week of less shooting, the Taliban get 4,400 US troops out, and 5,000 of their fighters back. The rest of the deal is all promises that they can pretty much break without consequence, and therefore likely will.
I've heard that President Trump is a great deal maker. I guess that means the Taliban has some pretty good negotiators.
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