WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and US policy in Afghanistan (all times local):

Reversing his past calls for a speedy exit, President Donald Trump recommitted the United States to the 16-year-old war in Afghanistan, declaring U.S. troops must “fight to win.” He pointedly declined to disclose how many more troops will be dispatched to wage America’s longest war.

In a prime-time address to unveil his new Afghanistan strategy, Trump said Monday the U.S. would shift away from a “time-based” approach, instead linking its assistance to results and to cooperation from the beleaguered Afghan government, Pakistan and others.

“America will work with the Afghan government as long as we see determination and progress,” Trump said. “However, our commitment is not unlimited, and our support is not a blank check.”

One member of the Kansas congressional delegation offered thoughts on the President’s speech.

My thoughts on the President’s speech tonight: pic.twitter.com/Q2IO1koLug

— Lynn Jenkins (@RepLynnJenkins) August 22, 2017

 

The President insisted it would be a “regional” strategy that addressed the roles played by other South Asian nations — especially Pakistan’s harboring of elements of the Taliban.

Still, Trump offered few details about how progress would be measured.