21. But Weld is less willing than Kerry to commit American troops for humanitarian missions. 22. China has plenty of troops for an invasion of Taiwan, but getting them there is beyond its means. 23. Clinton, as commander in chief, is not required to obtain the approval of Congress before dispatching US troops for a peacekeeping operation. 24. Cox said airports around the country also have begun using National Guard troops for new assignments such as searching vehicles for bombs and patrolling airport ramps. 25. Dismayed by the Somalia experience, Republicans want tighter reins on using American troops for U.N. peacekeeping. 26. Defense funds cannot legally be used to train foreign troops for counterinsurgency purposes. 27. During the Gulf War it was given to troops for use in case of chemical attack. 28. Exercises range from flying jets to landing troops for combat. 29. For their part, Pakistani authorities have said they plan to deploy more troops for civil security. 30. Gingrich was immediately attacked by his own troops for losing his partisan edge and pandering to the opposition. |