Richard Holbrooke: “The reason we consider it one of, if not the, highest strategic priority of this administration is because they directly…”

The western part of Pakistan, the lawless areas, are the epicenter of the issues that threaten our country.

Afghanistan cannot go forward unless the international community, led by its greatest nation, the United States, continues to fulfill its commitments in the area, beyond combat troops.

We are spending the money you've authorized for us to create a justice system which can cut into the Taliban's propaganda about corruption and lack of a justice system.

I share your astonishment that so little was done on this in the past, and I want to commend you and Senator Webb for continuing to push.