Carl Levin actually said...

"The Taliban are detested by Afghans who have experienced life under their brutal regime."

"dependent care and flexible spending accounts should be evaluated as options . . . to further assist families as well as to build additional incentives for the recruitment and retention of our militar..."

"The security situation in Afghanistan is serious, and the fight with al Qaeda and the Taliban has reached a crucial stage."

"If we take the right steps, we can help ensure that Afghanistan does not revert to a Taliban-dominated government."