I believe the only way to keep al Qaeda out of Afghanistan is to make sure that the country does not fall back into Taliban hands.

I trust the generals who are, I think, know what they're doing. I've been there several times like yourself. The security environment is terrible.

The truth is we don't have enough military capacity. The Afghan army and police are not developed enough to provide security in the outer parts of Afghanistan.

The only way to change the momentum on the ground is combat power now, training the Afghan army and police is a great goal. But we need capacity on the ground now to turn the tide against the Taliban.

It was speaking at the wrong place, wrong time.

It was speaking at the wrong place at the wrong time.

I appreciate very much President Barack Obama has indicated this is not correct.

It is the center of civility and a civil state. And so I truly support civility.

I appreciate very much President Obama has indicated this is not correct.

Let's close the book on last week.

the recession is very likely over.

Congressman Duncan posed several questions relating generally to energy development on public lands including whether the bill would drive up energy costs.

You lie!

You lie.

We are working with all the members of the Committee to try to come up with legislation to address this problem.

Heckling the president can pay off. Despite his apology, Republican Representative Joe Wilson's campaign has now raised more than $700,000 with his outburst during Wednesday Congressional address.

You lie.

Heckling the president can pay off. Despite his apology, Republican Representative Joe Wilson's campaign has now raised more than $700,000 with his outburst during Wednesday Congressional address.