Jeanne Shaheen actually said...

"How do we impress upon the Afghan civilian leadership the importance of maintaining professional and cohesive security forces as we draw down and after we depart?"

"the importance of separating the military from politics and a general willingness to achieve the aforementioned objectives."

"Is this something that we expect to be discussed as part of that dialogue?"

"Will the Army's Regionally Aligned Forces initiative provide additional opportunities for collaboration?"