Carl Levin actually said...

"The situation in Afghanistan has been deteriorating for several years and is now a serious problem."

"This committee has a special responsibility to the men and women of our Armed Forces to be vigilant on intelligence programs."

"I have doubts, however, as to whether Pakistan has the will or the capacity to make significant changes in the near term."

"the Iraqi Government must still enact important legislation to achieve meaningful and lasting political reconciliation and stability."