04/16/2024
https://congress.gov...
"In his January 2016 report, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction observed that, 'the Taliban now controls more territory than at any time since 2001.'"
"A few weeks ago General Campbell testified before this committee that that Afghan leaders are 'skeptical we will continue to be there' beyond the end of 2016."
"Our special operations forces [SOF] remain essential and sometimes sole line of effort across the globe."
"I am pleased to welcome everyone here today to discuss our special operations forces in an evolving threat environment."