Carl Levin actually said...

"I believe that this position would repeat the nearly catastrophic mistakes of Iraq and significantly set back the vital war effort in Afghanistan."

"Until the minute you make our security forces self-sufficient. Then you will be welcome to visit us, not as soldiers, but as guests."

"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..."