Christopher Dodd actually said...

"It has been nearly 8 years since the U.S. began military operations in Afghanistan. It should come as no surprise to anyone that, while coalition and Afghan forces have made gains against Taliban and ..."

"Throughout much of the country, the strength of the Afghan central government is tenuous at best, and the Taliban and al Qaeda continue to operate with impunity in large expanses of Afghanistan and ne..."

"There is a lot of interest in Chairman Schapiro's testimony today."

"Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding this important hearing today. General Eikenberry, congratulations on your nomination, and thank you for your tremendous service to our Nation."