John F. Kerry: “The success of freedom in Afghanistan and Iraq will give strength and hope to reformists throughout the region.”

This is the most important part of this hearing, as far as I am concerned, so I apologize for not being able to listen to each of you.

Our troops are stunning. Superb.

I think there's a tentativeness, certainly about the security situation in four of the 18 provinces.

I am troubled by the damage done to our image around the world; I am concerned by our loss of focus in fighting terrorism.