In fact, before Congress went out, before the October recess, called on hearings to better look at what was going on.
I was told that there was concern that this might be viewed as a partisan issue.
the first person I heard raise it in Congress was Senator McCain, the Chairman of this committee.
I am very heartened by your point that this is not a partisan issue.
this is a hearing that we ought to undertake because it's important to our American democracy.
They want their kids to go to school. Taliban don't believe in that.
Do the people of Afghanistan distinguish between the Taliban and ISIS?
I know my time is expired, Mr. Chairman, but if I could just ask him to follow up on the other part of my question, whic...
I think your point in your testimony about the need to provide a long-term commitment to Afghanistan that people can cou...
Sounds like the Senate.
Making sure that the people are in place who can help lead that fight is absolutely critical.