"It was helpful to have the American troops there in great strength. They knew there'd be consequences if they didn't move back. Now, there has been some removal of the foreign forces"

This quote by Warren Christopher is describing the presence of American soldiers in a foreign nation. He is recommending that the existence of the American soldiers was beneficial, as it supplied a deterrent to any possible conflict. The implication is that the foreign forces understood that if they did stagnate back, there would be repercussions. Christopher is also recommending that the foreign forces have actually been removed, likely due to the existence of the American soldiers. This quote is indicative of the power of the American military and its capability to influence the actions of foreign forces. It also suggests that the American soldiers achieved success in their mission of offering a deterrent to any potential dispute.