Carl Levin actually said...

"the immediate internal threat of Taliban extremism was greater than any external threat."

"These are damn good witnesses."

"Does the Government of Pakistan have any intention of confronting the Afghan Taliban in Baluchistan to deny them safe haven and prevent cross-border attacks against U.S. and coalition forces in Afghan..."

"If Pakistan makes the fight against extremists their own fight, then we ought to be willing to help Pakistan achieve a more stable and secure future."