So we would eventually lose all we have gained?
The Government of Afghanistan in many ways is one of the enemies we are fighting here.
I believe it can get better, but the operative part of your phrase is 'over time.'
The more they have, the less they need us, is that correct? The more capable they are?
Would you agree that having SOFs on the Afghan side of the border has been helpful?
I do believe it would be a wise investment for American taxpayers to continue to invest in the ANSF at 352,000.
One of the goals of this BSA is to solidify the relationship between the United States and Afghanistan for at least a 10...
The ability of al Qaeda to regenerate would be greater under a losing scenario, is that correct?
One of the reasons that we have contained al Qaeda is that we have other agencies in the fight.
I think it is a critical investment, Senator.
And, Mr. Secretary, considering the significant variability associated with the budget and resulting force structure, is...
The Afghan people do not want to return to the oppression of the Taliban.
We are giving billions in tax credits to individuals who are not authorized to work in our country.
I have not seen anything in the president's budget that creates a smaller, more accountable, more efficient government.
My concern is about defaulting on the debt, and for me that is a very high priority so a debt prioritization bill would ...
we have spent $19 trillion, but we have got more people in poverty than ever before under our current economic policies.
the president has this attack on oil and gas companies which already pay the highest effective tax rate in the country a...
how is she going to better off and able to hire more employees, and pay them a better wage, and invest in new locations ...
