"Although threats to United States national security do emanate from within Afghanistan's borders, these may not be the most serious threats in the region."
"A definition of success must be accompanied by a plan for focusing resources on specific goals."
"President Obama must be forthcoming on a definition of success in Afghanistan based on United States vital interests."
"We support a political solution led by Afghans."
"There is no military victory to be had in Afghanistan."
"I am hopeful that these hearings will bring greater focus to the mission and strategy in Afghanistan."
"Mr. Yohannes, looking at the MCC's calculations for the amount of benefits each compact provides, it appears Congress is appropriating more money for four MCC compacts than those compacts provide in b..."
"I will continue to strongly advocate for not only adequate funding for these programs, but also the broader structural and organizational reforms."
"Administrator Shah, the administration has requested $1.1 billion for the Feed the Future Program, and an additional $308 million for the United States contribution to the World Bank Global Agricultur..."
"Countries that descend into chaos and anarchy are breeding grounds for extremism."
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