I think everybody came away impressed by the seriousness of purpose, the articulate presentation of an agenda, and the commitment to democracy and to values and principles that I t...
We know what needs to happen. And so we are using as many tools and levers as we can.
I am convinced that because of the actions taken by NATO and by the GCC, by the Arab League, and the opposition themselv...
the proper authority ought to be sought by the President.
the United States would not be placing boots on the ground.
But history teaches us that patience and persistence can pay off.
the Karzai government has not been as enthusiastic about decentralization as we have been
Osama bin Laden's death was more than a critical triumph in our fight against terrorism.
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 secu...
President Obama, I think, in that national security order, talked about July 11 being the date for an accelerated transi...