Convincing our Allies to provide more civilian experts and other resources is a key priority in developing Afghan capabilities to sustain itself in the future.
The United States supports the increased participation of NATO Allies in addressing the narcotics challenge in Afghanist...
I'm convinced that leaving a larger force in place in the short run will permit us to make greater reductions later.
The American people must understand that this is a long, hard slog we're in in Afghanistan.
We must honor our responsibility to our Wounded Warriors, their families, and the families of the fallen who have sacrif...
It's been a privilege to sit on this committee for 8 years and I've always appreciated its bipartisan tradition.
In all these areas and more, we face enormous and difficult decisions.
We all owe you a debt of gratitude for your outstanding service and your willingness to continue to serve in one of the ...
I'm encouraged by Vice President Biden's pledge that the new administration will not withdraw troops in a manner that wi...
I look forward to working with you and all the members of the committee as we begin the 111th Congress.
Secretary Gates, will they increase deployment time of their troops?