Bill Nelson actually said...

"Let me add my appreciation for your service, and all the men and women wearing the Air Force blue, supporting all the efforts around the world."

"The next generation tanker contract has been awarded, and I congratulate you on that."

"I believe right now that President Karzai may actually be in a better position on this than the political leadership in Pakistan."

"I don't have any indication of that, but just a general concern that perhaps their security is not sufficient for them to be able to self-govern."