05/06/2009
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"I have been a proponent of an accelerated transition in Afghanistan, and I believe it is important that Afghans begin to take a lead role in protecting their country."
"I hope all these Federal agencies, whether it is the Bureau of Land Management, some within Interior, some outside, like the EPA, are all working together to try to achieve that objective."
"This very important policy expires at the end of 2012."
"I want you to know I support what the President and you have put together."