What I don't support and what concerns me greatly is the President's decision to set an arbitrary date to begin withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan.
I emphasize 'winning.' This depends as much on the substance of our policy as the signals we send.
The situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan is serious, but it is not, in my view, as negative as frequently portrayed in ...
I support the President's decision, and I think it deserves the support of all Americans, both Republicans and Democrats...
That is our theory of victory.
I am eager to hear from our distinguished witnesses how we can say, as the President did last night, that our withdrawal...
We will be asking them and the American people to make extraordinary sacrifices on behalf of our security.
The President was wrong to signal our intention to begin leaving Afghanistan on an arbitrary date.
I think the American people need to understand that.
the President's decision for an extended surge to Afghanistan of 30,000 additional forces is so important.
Our objectives are clear: We will work with the Afghan and Pakistani Governments to eliminate safe havens for those plot...