We will work with the Afghan and Pakistani Governments to eliminate safe havens for those plotting against us, our allies, and our interests...
We owe it to our troops and our civilians, who will face these dangers, to come together as Americans.
I am happy to supply whatever support these valuable civilians need. And we need more of them.
We face a range of difficult choices, but the President's plan represents the best way we know to protect our Nation today and in the future...
Accomplishing this mission and ensuring the safety of the American people will not be easy.
unless we are able to build and transfer leadership to local Afghans, unless the governance and development pieces are in place, we risk squ...
You left us before. Will you do it again? You walked away, you left us holding the problem that you helped to create.
The case for action against al-Qaeda and its allies has always been clear, but the United States course of action over the last 8 years has ...
the deployment of a single additional soldier makes all the difference, but a public debate that reduces a difficult mission in a complex re...
The Afghans must step up to the plate and do the things necessary that will allow them to take primary responsibility for defending their ow...
Our relationship is anchored in our common goals of civilian rule; robust economic development; and the defeat of those who threaten Pakista...
I would hope that, just as the exit strategy is based on the conditions on the ground, so too should our strategy for any escalation be base...
For my part, I remain skeptical about sending more troops to Afghanistan.
We intend to be committed over the long term.
It was extremely important to have the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act--sponsored by Chairman Kerry, Senator Lugar, and Chairman Berm...
I believe it is important for the Pakistanis to understand that our commitment to them and to the region is long term even as troops are red...
Simply put, among a range of difficult choices, this is the best way to protect our Nation now and in the future.
I believe the President exercised important leadership by taking the time he needed to make the right decision.
