Kelly Ayotte actually said...

this is obviously, I think, as we look at this issue of the regional--attempt at regional domination by Iran, this is of deep concern to us,...

the Commander of CENTCOM needs to be brought in this, in terms of the five potential commanders that could get back on the ground in Afghani...

Under the BCA, we must adjust our previously planned spending levels by $90B per year.

Iran's desire is to be a hegemon in this region.