we have a lot of work to do in trying to convince them that we're not trying to take over their country.
the date of July 2011 to begin thinning our forces and transitioning the security responsibilities to the Afghans is a firm date that the Pr...
The July 2011 date is the date on which we begin to transfer authority and responsibility to Afghan security forces.
Neither of which is achievable in any realistic timeframe, or sustainable, given the costs and everything else.
We think that's in our national interest, to do so.
It is to reverse the momentum of the Taliban. It is to deny them control of territory in Afghanistan.
the conditions, the improved conditions that you referred to, in Iraq have allowed for the early withdrawal of at least one brigade
cost must be an issue, must be the issue.
the huge Government takeover of health care is not going to lower health care costs.
It's a big deal on our border. It must have been, in Arizona, as well.
So, we do have an ongoing effort to coordinate better the Mexican side with our side so that we can get some of those wait times down for co...
are you going to take extra measures, during that trial, to protect the traveling public while that is going on in New York?
Securing our transportation network and infrastructure is vital for our national defense and our economic prosperity.
How can you address the border wait times?
Unfortunately, the wait times at many of our border crossings have increased while the flow of goods has decreased.
securing our transportation network and infrastructure is essential for our national defense as well as our economic prosperity.
We simply must have a renewed commitment to tackling the pressing issues along our southern border.
I welcome your views on how we can meet our resource needs along the Nation's land borders, water borders, and airports.
