Withdrawal of US troops will become like salted peanuts to the American public: The more US troops come home, the more will be demanded.
Interpretation
The return of US troops will create a continuous desire for more withdrawals by the public.
Henry A. Kissinger's quote reflects on the American public's appetite for the withdrawal of US troops from conflicts. It suggests that as troops return home, the public's expectations and demands for further withdrawals will increase, drawing a parallel to how salted peanuts create an insatiable desire for more due to their satisfying nature.
In practice
In a political speech discussing military strategy.
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