I do not think that it was a failure because we tried to impose democracy in Afghanistan.
I find it disappointing that the Secretary of Defense has refused to testify before this committee.
The culture in Afghanistan was so different than the culture that we are used to dealing with.
I think that has put our security at risk.
Our inability to effectively address Afghans' corruption hampered our diplomatic development and military efforts.
Additionally, the failure to administer our Special Immigrant Visa program and assist American citizens on the ground is...
If you cannot get a handle on that, if it is endemic in the culture, it is a problem.
Finally, our approach in Afghanistan suffered from a lack of strategic coherence.
I have introduced an Afghanistan oversight bill that has the support of nearly 30 of our colleagues.
I think this is one of the more important hearings that we will hold.
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