Carl Levin actually said...

"The Afghan Government and people need to demonstrate a sense of urgency and commitment to succeed in building a lasting peace in Afghanistan."

"I believe that deeply. I think that's an inherent part of counterinsurgency that that happen, and the support of the ANA by the Afghan people is there and it is going to make a huge difference in term..."

"I also very much support a long-term relationship with Afghanistan, both security relationship and economic and political relationship."

"If the Afghan Government and people demonstrate a willingness to fight and assume increasing responsibility for their security and affairs, then the American people will be steadfast partners in that ..."