There's two principal missions. One is the train, equip, and advise the Afghan National Security Forces and the other is the counterterrorism operations.
A year ago I don't think anyone would have said we'd have two relatively peaceful elections in that country.
Not only forces on the ground, but facilities that may be occupied because of conditions in the country?
You cannot talk Afghanistan unless you talk about Pakistan as well.
We as a Nation are behind in our ability to defend that critical infrastructure.
Thank you and your families for your distinguished service to the Nation.
I would encourage you to do that, because again I think there are so many different moving parts in these issues...
Do you anticipate any legislative requirements that you would have that would help you achieve a more efficient outcome for the Government?
I think both of you gentlemen bring extraordinary dedication and service, and not just yourselves personally but your families.
But if they do, you will inform us?
I would join Senator Inhofe in urging you to specifically focus, along with Secretary Kendall, on improving that.