"I was disappointed when Secretary Gates canceled the program."
"What is the risk of going below 33 and are you willing to take issue publicly with the possibility in the QDR of 29, 30, 31, or 32?"
"Will France's efforts to increase their own national defense challenge NATO's relevance?"
"As France grows as a security leader in Europe, urging countries to be more involved in European security, does this come at the detriment to NATO's strength?"
"I do want to ask it. It's been said in this committee, and it's been said on the floor, we should be showing our moral support for the reformers in Iran, for the people who are willing to take to the ..."
"Knowing that a key component of the COIN model is the reintegrating of the Taliban into Afghanistan society, do you see the future rights of women as a cause for concern?"
"What occurs in Tajikistan is important to our efforts in Afghanistan."
"Tajikistan recently held parliamentary elections in which the ruling party won almost 72 percent of the vote."
"Most outside observers... described the election as 'failing on many basic democratic standards.'"
"Tajikistan could be a possible refuge for Taliban fighters and possibly other terrorist elements?"
"I commend Senators Klobuchar and Nelson for their continued leadership in elevating this critical public health and safety issue."
"President Karzai was expected, yesterday, to release his list of 25 Cabinet members."