Daniel Inouye: “As goes Kandahar, so goes Afghanistan.”

The intent of that language, it was clarified by one of the sponsors of that language, Senator Daniel K. Inouye

We have the diplomatic approach, which is the carrot and carrot approach, where everybody wins.

My approach is to advocate the diplomatic approach, which is symbolized by this wampum belt.

We may have our roots in Japan, but we are committed to the United States and we are prepared to fight for this country.