09/18/2013
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"We should make it clear that our commitment is until 2024, whether it is 6,000 soldiers or 9,000 or 10,000."
"After almost 12 years of war in Afghanistan and 2,177 American casualties, there is strong opposition among the American public to continue U.S. engagement there."
"Under President Obama's leadership, we refocused our efforts and have now largely accomplished his goal of dismantling the core of al-Qaeda."
"There are proportionately, as you probably know, Madam Chair, more women in the Afghan Parliament than there are in the halls of U.S. Congress."