Bill Nelson actually said...

"Don't we need that same kind of authority for the civilian agencies, Instead of having to go through this requisition process that takes months and months, where the people on the ground can make some..."

"How has the streamlining of your command--overseeing ISAF and U.S. forces in Afghanistan--affected coordination and cooperation at the tactical and strategic level?"

"However, while AP3 has shown some small successes, it is important to remember local security initiatives that work in some regions are not necessarily transferable to all parts of the country."

"the additional marines ordered to deploy to Afghanistan will do so as a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF)."