06/18/2012
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"We must ensure that decisions about the future of our mission in Afghanistan after 2014 are based on sound strategy and the facts on the ground."
"I don't think there's any doubt that al Qaeda has an intent to once again attack the West."
"President Karzai's refusal to sign the BSA despite support by the Afghan people has cast a doubt about the future of Afghanistan security and stability."
"I want to thank Chairman Boxer for holding this hearing, and I also want to note how deeply saddened I am by the loss of life that's been experienced at the chemical plant incidents over the last year..."