Congressman: Afghanistan pullout plan “a recipe for disaster” Ian Price August 27, 2021 1 min read Rep. Ben Cline. Ian Price photo You can count one Roanoke-area U.S. Congressman among those who believe the plan to pull troops out of Afghanistan should have been executed better. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: You can hear our full interview with Congressman Cline below: Share: Post navigation Previous: Childhood immunizations are down; health officials urge parents to actNext: VDH reports largest single day coronavirus case spike since February Related Stories 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 1 min read Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Web Staff November 5, 2025 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025