Richard Lugar actually said...

the major reason why we ought to have stability in Afghanistan is to help perpetuate stability in Pakistan

I think there are other questions in Pakistan--again, about our staying power--that still cause some hedging of bets there.

Any withdrawal or retreat on our part from the conduct of counterinsurgency and counterterrorism would put that progress at risk, in my opin...

The development of a state that is able to provide a modicum of security and governance to its people is necessary to ensure that American s...