James B. Cunningham: “One thing we do know about Afghanistan is that Afghans like to vote even if it is dangerous for them to do so.”

We are in a long-term competition with China over influence in the world.

The ultimate expression of political power in this country comes not from the branches of our government and those that serve as public officials in them, but from the people.

The United States is uniquely both a European and Asian power.

The success of Afghanistan is part of this larger struggle which the civilized world, including more than 1.5 billion peace-loving Muslims, must win.