Jackie Speier actually said...

"Will we ever leave? Can we ever leave? I am not convinced that our existing plan is one that we can take to the American people and assure them that our presence in Afghanistan is worth the cost in mo..."

"I think this hearing is so important that it should be held as a full committee hearing."

"I think that the ghost soldiers problem, the problem with accountability for Afghan soldiers that we are paying for is a real problem and one that, you know, we worked closely with Mr. Child, Mr. Sopk..."

"I guess my question, though, is, are you comfortable that we have enough resources being extended on intelligence in the region, particularly in Afghanistan?"