09/29/2004
https://transcripts.cnn.com...
"The future of the security forces is only part of the discussion of what kind of Afghan state we can afford to leave behind."
"But, despite our best efforts, there are challenges: corruption, predatory behavior, incompetence still evident within the Afghan army and police."
"I do think that we ought to be working toward achieving the smallest footprint possible in Afghanistan."
"What is necessary is a presence that puts Afghans in charge, pressing them to step up to the task, at the same time secures our interests and accomplishes our mission, which hasn't changed, even with ..."