Peter Visclosky: “I appreciate the gentleman's remarks. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.”

Moreover, it is hard to understand how we can continue our counterterrorism mission or train and equip Afghan forces if we pull out all of our forces within 14 months.

What assurance after 19 years of failure in our drawdown that they are going to be able to do this?

It is clear that they seek to increase their influence in the region and, indeed, the world.

I appreciate the emphasis on working on the culture and stigma, so people do--if you have got a problem, please, we are here to help.