There's active plotting against our homeland going on in Afghanistan. If we relieve pressure on this system, then they're going to be able to advance their work more quickly than they would otherwise.
Warning about ongoing threats from al-Qaeda in Afghanistan.
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The presence of women in the security forces will also send a clear message to the Afghan people that their government is committed to equal rights and opportunities for all of its citizens.
Integrating women into the Afghan security institutions denies militants the ability to exploit security gaps given by societal traditions.
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.
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