Zalmay Khalilzad: “human rights, women's rights, the rights of minorities and children, indeed, all citizens of Afghanistan, particularly…”

I believe his demise, given his role, given his charisma, given his star power, given his ability to raise money and keep various organizations together...this is a significant setback for the organization.

While we are all eager for our sons and daughters in uniform to return home, it is also important that we do not needlessly or recklessly bargain away the rights and freedoms that the Afghan people have gained at such a huge cost in…

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.

I regard making myself available to Congress as one of my most significant and important responsibilities.