Zalmay Khalilzad

Every day that this Congress fails to act is a betrayal of our allies and of our American values.

Our work in Afghanistan is not yet done. It will take several years and sustained commitment of significant resources by the United States and the international community before the country can stand on its own feet.

Afghanistan has sent a compelling message to the rest of the world that, by investing in that country's development, the United States is investing in success.

The assumption was--it turns out to be wrong, ma'am--that the government would not collapse.

Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed.

Unfortunately, the Taliban have not behaved in a manner that convinces me that they are inclined to choose the former.

The Taliban can embrace a negotiated path to peace, make the transition from a violent insurgency to a political movement, or they can pursue a military takeover and face isolation, regional opposition, sanctions, and international…

The people are tired of war. They want an end to the war.

Human rights, women's rights, the rights of minorities and children, indeed, all citizens of Afghanistan, particularly, women, is of a highest importance to the United States

There was no realistic or viable military solution to this complex conflict.

If the Taliban are unwilling or unable to abide by their commitments, or if political negotiations collapse, the resulting crisis will likely have a grave consequence for those Afghan people, regional stability, and international security.