Zalmay Khalilzad: “There was no realistic or viable military solution to this complex conflict.”

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.

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

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.