Jeff Merkley actually said...

We say our new strategy is to support the Afghan forces. That has been our old strategy.

I do not, sir. And I am not aware, during the preparation of this process, of any plans along those lines.

I think we certainly have been unwavering in our commitment under that security treaty and our willingness to support Japan.

Why have we allowed such a longstanding structural deficit in our trade with Japan, and what should we do about it?