In Afghanistan, President Obama is making the same mistake of deciding on troop levels based on arbitrary timelines and without defining the underlying objectives, strategy, and mission.

In Iraq, the Obama administration's decision to abruptly withdraw U.S. troops in 2011 has resulted in the resurgence of al Qaeda, increasing sectarian violence, and a growing Iranian influence.

The performance of the Afghans during this fighting season will drive us to refine our partnering model for the 2014 elections period and the 2014 fighting season.

I am greatly concerned that we will repeat the mistakes of Iraq and squander the enormous sacrifice of American lives and treasure by a precipitous withdrawal of forces at the end of 2014.

General Dunford, why is it important, from a security and military perspective, for the United States to stay engaged post-2014 in all four regions of Afghanistan?

Do you, as a commander, consider the UCMJ as it is currently structured, to be a viable tool to help you maintain and enhance the cohesiveness and fighting capabilities of your combat units?

I have heard about some of the changes that perhaps we are going to make, maybe go into a regional level.

Americans want energy independence. We have the opportunity to have that, and I have said this so many times.

I have become real troubled by the EPA's actions.

During your confirmation hearing back in 2009, I recall that you said that coal is a vital resource.

The regulations coming out of your agency have had the most damaging effects.

I think that is a fair quote from Senator Inhofe, is that roughly right, Senator Inhofe?