02/26/2014
https://www.congress.gov...
"I think it was the first time he had ever been asked, yes."
"the idea that NATO has not carried out their commitments and they've only fulfilled 10 percent of their commitment as of the time we were there is, frankly, startling, shocking, and unacceptable to me..."
"I've had some conversations where I've suggested we add the word 'transfer.'"
"This operation is being conducted by combined International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Afghan forces totaling around 15,000."