James Langevin actually said...

"Make no mistake about it, General, the work that you and the men and women in uniform there who are serving in Afghanistan are doing vitally important work."

"Imposing costs on our enemies and adversaries has to be an important part of the equation."

"I know that the discussion we have been having on imposing costs on our enemies and adversaries is critically important."

"They can't operate with impunity, which is what really is happening right now."