Zalmay Khalilzad: “Unfortunately, the Taliban have not behaved in a manner that convinces me that they are inclined to choose the former.”

Every day that this Congress fails to act is a betrayal of our allies and of our American values.

I think it is a major opportunity because al-Zarqawi was the leader of the terrorist organization that sought a sectarian war.

I regard making myself available to Congress as one of my most significant and important responsibilities.

There was no realistic or viable military solution to this complex conflict.