We're here to defeat the insurgency in Afghanistan and to enable the government of Afghanistan to extend its reach out to all of its people. And that is our primary focus. Now, if in the course of that we run across Osama bin Laden, we'd be very happy to roll him up and bring him to justice.
Colonel John Nicholson discusses the primary focus of U.S. military efforts in Afghanistan.
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The 'Never Contracting with the Enemy' provision has been very helpful to protect U.S. and coalition forces.
Yes. I will commit to ensuring that my command does all within its power to reinforce the values articulated in the Afghan Constitution, to include increasing the levels of women serving in the ANDSF.
Yes, if confirmed, I commit to ensuring my command does everything possible to discover if and where U.S. funds are being diverted to our enemies.
Afghan women that serve as police and soldiers provide tremendous value to the enduring and sustainable security of Afghanistan.
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