I believe that the 1996 Line Item Veto Act ceded far too much power to the Executive Branch.
The oversight capacity of Congress has not been as aggressive as I would have hoped in their last 2 years.
In 1996, it was like giving the President a bazooka to keep under his desk.
President Karzai's announcement on the 22nd of March was consistent with my recommendation as ISAF commander.
Our proposal would simply update an existing budget process to give the President a targeted, effective tool.
I think your receipt idea, I am more likely going to be signing on because I think it is a great idea.
It is irresponsible to continue funding our fellow Americans fighting two wars through piecemeal continuing resolutions ...
It is Congress' highest priority to be just as worthy of the sacrifices made by the men and women of our Armed Forces.
I do believe that we can build on that progress, as difficult as that will be, and I believe it's imperative that we do ...
The surge did succeed.
But for that transition to be truly irreversible, and for it to lead to an enduring strategic partnership between the Un...
I want to thank the witnesses and finally, after more than 20 years of fighting this issue, maybe we are going to succee...
To what extent is DOD working with the Government of Afghanistan to develop a realistic plan to replace private security...
I think it is the right move. I am not a lawyer, but I know a lot of lawyers have views on this.
the way to influence Pakistan is to show that there can be a certain outcome in Afghanistan
It is only recently that we have gotten the inputs right in Afghanistan.
Insufficient funding for the ANSF would result in a smaller and less capable Afghan force at the exact moment in the cam...
General Petraeus, what evidence can you offer that the ALP program is contributing to greater security in areas where it...
