John F. Kerry: “I posit that it's a debate between the optimists and those who are not so optimistic about our technological abilities.”

This is the most important part of this hearing, as far as I am concerned, so I apologize for not being able to listen to each of you.

Time and again, this administration has tried to leave the American people with the impression that Iraq has well over 100,000 fully trained, fully competent military police and personnel. And that is simply not true.

I will continue to oppose every bad policy, to question every baseless assertion, and to advocate for a wiser course that will make our country more secure.

We will do everything in our power to help you, and I think your last comment is very important.