01/26/2011
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"If successful, such actions would not only harm the U.S. defense industrial base, but also impede the military strategy and tactics of our Armed Forces and allies in regions where our forces are deplo..."
"Afghanistan remains one of the epicenters of violent extremism. Progress is being made, but it is fragile and reversible."
"The Iraqi Government must ask for and approve the presence of U.S. forces beyond 2011."
"I think it's a difficult thing to deal with. I have to say this, that during every visit I've made over there the Afghan and coalition personnel unanimously said that setting the dates was a bad idea."