To what extent could we find the Pashtun, who stretch over Afghanistan and Pakistan and are at least at the heart of the...
Reportedly, al-Qaeda no longer has a major presence in Afghanistan, although witnesses in our previous hearings have ind...
In the case of the United States, there hasn't been an attack in 8 years.
The report explains that violent extremists 'are planning to use terrorism--including the possible use of nuclear weapon...
Unfortunately, my answer to both questions is no.
the United States and its allies should be more forceful and vocal about sources of finance for extremist groups.
As we debate policy in Afghanistan and the merits of our approach to stability in the region, we take this opportunity t...
Part of the debate here in the Senate and elsewhere consists of people who say we ought to have something comparable to ...
The U.S. Congress has taken an important step forward this week, as Senator Kerry has pointed out, by passing the Enhanc...
We should place a high priority on improving our ability in crisis situations to work effectively with peacekeeping forc...
One of the biggest obstacles hampering development throughout the world is violence against women.
Violence and sexual abuse during conflicts, in post-conflict situations, and in refugee camps are a particular concern.
Thank you all for discussing it this morning.
Many Afghans, particularly the Pashtuns, will look at the government as completely corrupt.
the real debate should be what is the political strategy because counterinsurgency cannot succeed at any time, unless it...
It is clear that one of the most important goals of an enlarged American commitment to Afghanistan would be the preserva...
I think President Karzai would understand that he's got a new chance now, if he's got 50 percent plus one vote, to becom...
I think it's important to initiate an Afghan political process as quickly as possible aimed at national reconciliation.