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Senator Jack Reed, the Democratic chairman of the armed services committee, opened the hearing with some criticism of today’s witnesses.
Reed said he was “disappointed” that the Pentagon leaders did not send their opening statements to the committee until late last night, giving senators and staffers very little time to review their remarks.
The Senate armed services committee has now started its hearing about the US military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.
After opening statements, Democrats and Republicans on the committee will have an opportunity to question defense secretary Lloyd Austin and Mark Milley, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff.
