Carl Levin actually said...

By the end of 2014, the transition of security leadership will be complete, and Afghans will be fully responsible for the security of Afghanistan.

Levin states the goal for Afghan forces to take full security responsibility.

03/21/2012

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Did the amount of the incentives dramatically increase?

You never have to live up to a contract. You can pay a penalty.

So it was a joint decision to go ahead.

How important, again, is that transitory factor?