They want a seat at that peace jirga, at that reconciliation.
Well, you're absolutely right, Senator.
The overriding strategic framework in which Pakistan thinks of itself is its relationship with India.
At the present time, President Karzai has said he will not stay in office, which we think is the appropriate decision.
I will follow the rules that the law sets forth and try again to balance and weigh what they've done and what they have failed to do.
I have the highest regard for every member of this committee and I know that every single man and woman wants to do what's best for America.
The bottom line, as the President said, is that we have broken the Taliban's momentum.
The military surge has ramped up pressure on al-Qaida terrorists and Taliban insurgents.
As the President said last night, the United States is meeting the goals he set for our three-track strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
All three surges are part of the vision for transition that NATO endorsed in Lisbon.
As the President said, we have to put al-Qaeda on a path to defeat, and we will not relent until the job is done.