Mark Critz: “This is perhaps the most calamitous step we could possibly take to destabilize the situation in Afghanistan.”

On Afghanistan, we need to do what it takes to prevent the return of Al Qaeda to a sanctuary in that country.

Economic renewal must be the agenda of the next Congress and the next presidential term, be it under Governor Romney or President Obama.

Not only does this reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources and decrease greenhouse gas emissions, but it also supports nearly 40,000 jobs.

I urge continued efforts to reduce barriers to markets in Asia and Latin America, in particular Brazil.