This has been one of the great chapters in the proud history of the American military.
Our Afghan friends are worried that we will leave and the Taliban will cut their heads off.
You don't surge for 1 year and then begin leaving, regardless of whether you've achieved your objectives, or not.
When you think about the havoc that could be unleashed in a country like ours, it's profoundly unsettling.
I appreciate that. Our committees are going to continue to work together.
Obviously, I agree it's very comprehensive and should inform the decision that Congress makes in voting on the question.
I agree with you in highlighting the threat posed by al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and al Shabab.
Perhaps even some are skeptical of how serious it is.
I just want to ask a quick question about the working group on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell.'
That strikes me as unconscionable and unfair, and I hope we can repeal this policy promptly.
When you have a policy of discrimination in the United States, the burden has to be on those who are defending it.