02/15/2016
https://transcripts.cnn.com...
"At its core, our strategy is about providing breathing space for the Afghans to secure their own people and to stabilize their own country."
"Secretary Gates has been one of the best advocates that DOS and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have for increasing our funding, our personnel, our flexibility and agility."
"This is the best way to protect our Nation now and in the future."
"That is very much along the lines of the kind of partnering and transition that we think is realistic."