Will you have by the end of the year a game plan as to what type of industries within Afghanistan will meet those revenu...
I can tell you, if this was a business venture and if you don't have a good plan partners walk away.
Let me start by expressing my appreciation, and I think the appreciation of all the Members of the Senate, for the dedic...
What's the timeframe for this?
Well, if you would give us the length of time that the staff is there, that would be helpful for us to analyze, because ...
there are certain standards that we cannot deviate from, including corruption, the empowerment of women, equality issues...
It's a real challenge if you don't have land reform, it's a real challenge if they don't change their whole attitude tow...
I want to get to accountability for one moment.
I think you've raised a very valid point about sustainability of the Afghan economy and sustainability of our projects.
We want you to have that oversight.
We must emphasize the importance of assistance as a tool in promoting the stability of that country.
I think we've helped create a major, major problem in the country.
therefore you need to have the confidence that the funds moving on budget in fact will be used for its intended purpose ...
The United States must also insist on accountability for this assistance, accountability for the money spent, and accoun...
I couldn't agree with you more, 1 year is hardly enough to be able to understand the local community as it relates to ov...
I think that signals a time for another hearing and another day.
So the question is what is it we require, and what is it we require at what level, and then who pays for it?
I used to love hotlines, but now I wonder do hotlines really work? They work in the Violence Against Women Act.