SD Senators Speak Out About Afghanistan

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By Associated Press

Story Created: Nov 27, 2009 at 12:56 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 27, 2009 at 12:56 PM CST

South Dakota Sen. John Thune says he supports sending more U.S. soldiers to Afghanistan.

President Barack Obama next Tuesday is expected to announce a
new battle plan for Afghanistan, including an increase in U.S.
forces and a strategy for ending America's military involvement
there.

Thune, a Republican, says he thinks what Obama plans to do is the right approach.

Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson says he's eager to learn the president's plan. He says he hopes the plan will have a clear mission that refocuses military efforts in Afghanistan so that victory can be defined and achieved.

Democratic Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin says she hopes the president listened to "a wide range of candid advice" before
making his decision. She also says the U.S. needs a clearly defined
and measurable mission.

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