It is important to note by portraying and having strength in our military, it preserves peace and prevents wars.

To be clear, the threat posed by these groups extends beyond the drugs they smuggle into our communities.

A U.S. national security cutter recently seized 16 tons of cocaine worth $400 million.

We have not noticed any difference in our relationships with our partners in the region as a result of President Trump's policies.

We have done so for the simple reason that China is the only country that may have the influence to truly curb North Korea's destabilizing behavior.

I just think it is very important for you to know, and for everyone listening to know, that we need to move beyond anything that puts us at a stalemate in Afghanistan.

We might as well settle this on the record. How do you pronounce your last name?

When I think about the failure of this Congress and this government to deal with this, I look in the mirror and I take my share of the responsibility.

We will not fix this long term.

How are we going to do that?

Suffice it to say, it is hard for you to give us specific numbers to project.

You had strong praise for President Ghani. How is the relationship there between the president and Mr. Abdullah who is his nearest competitor?

General, you said our mission is to make sure our sons and daughters never have to fight in a fair fight.

We have every right to be there. We have, in fact, increased our presence, and I think that is the right step.

It is critically important that we assist Ukraine in resisting Russian pressure and instituting democratic reforms.

Would you talk about those two aspects, and would you support a few thousand more American troops to get the job done in this mission?

Well, what figure would that be? We have 2,031 current. How many do we need?

Well, keep us posted on that.