Jackie Speier actually said...

"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?"

"I am concerned that our strategy hasn't yield the positive results that would inspire confidence that the Afghan security forces can go it alone any time in the foreseeable future."

"By many accounts, 2015 was the worst year for security instability in Afghanistan since 2001."