03/09/2010
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"We have, at the expense of blood and treasure, achieved a lot in Afghanistan."
"The lack of a coherent strategy has resulted in the spread of ISIL around the world to Libya, Egypt, Nigeria, and even to Afghanistan."
"The next Chairman will have to prepare our military to confront the most diverse and complex array of global crises since the end of World War II."
"I think that is going to be the subject of some significant debate if we get into a discussion on authorization."