Steele On Obama Address: 'Sending Mixed Signals By Outlining An Exit,' And 'Undermines' Troops' Ability

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele released this statement on President Obama's address:

"Although this decision took far too long and it should not have, I am glad the president will finally provide General McChrystal with the troops he needs. However, tonight's speech must be the beginning, not the end, of the case President Obama makes to the American people as to why this is, as he said during the campaign, 'a war we have to win.' If the president remains committed to this crucial fight, Republicans - and the American people - will stand with him. But sending mixed signals by outlining the exit before these troops even get on the ground undermines their ability to succeed."