That is very much along the lines of the kind of partnering and transition that we think is realistic.
The President's made a decision. There is no division. There is absolute unity and a commitment to carrying out the mission.
I support fully and without hesitation the President's decision, and I appreciated the opportunity to contribute to what I believe was a hea...
I feel a personal responsibility to help protect our Nation from such violence.
The Afghan leadership and the people of Afghanistan are ready for an approach that makes them more accountable, responsible, and a true part...
Simply put, among a range of difficult choices, this is the best way to protect our Nation now and in the future.
I believe the time we took was well worth it.
The extremists we are fighting in Afghanistan and Pakistan have attacked us and our allies before.
Allow us to begin the transfer of our forces out of Afghanistan in July 2011. We will execute this transition responsibly, taking into accou...
I think a failed state that is totally lawless, that is a safe haven for terrorists, particularly the syndicate of terrorism headed by al Qa...
Ultimately, it's up to the Afghans to end corruption, and we have an expectation of that.