Lindsey Graham

The civilian-military partnership is essential to holding and building.

I think that it would serve as a barrier to Iranian influence coming from the West.

I just want the American people to know that we've made mistakes, but we're finally getting it right.

The threat from terrorism is just not confined to Iraq and Afghanistan.

I think that's a real world example of where 30 years of investment really paid off.

I just can't thank you enough for what you've done for the country.

If you bring them back to the United States, Mr. Chairman, for civilian prosecutions, I believe that is criminalizing the war.

I would just urge you on behalf of the special operations community to push the administration and Congress to take a burden off their backs.

We want you to have sovereignty.

I have been open about the idea of having bases, joint bases, post 2014 with American aircraft, Special Operations Forces units.

They are willing to buy new F-16s. Is that right?

We have learned night raids have been problematic for the Afghan people.

We are not doing any of the above.

We have learned that long-term detention sometimes is the most appropriate way to gather intelligence that would be humane.

Would you agree that it violates the War Crimes Act and the Detainee Treatment Act that are now U.S. law?

It is not helpful. I think all of us--Senator Levin, McCain, and myself--have a goal of transitioning to Afghan control.

My concern, Mr. Chairman, is that that is criminalizing the war.

We have an obligation here to protect them.

Bringing up to 60 families to the CENTCOM AOR by fiscal year 2015 increases the support footprint.

That it does violate the War Crimes Act and it does violate the Detainee Treatment Act.

We are a Nation without a jail, and that is not good for us.

I think it is in our national security interest to have a political, economic, military relationship that extends to 2014.

This is an unacceptable outcome for our military, for our Intelligence Community, and for our own safety.

I am very supportive of an enduring relationship with Afghanistan.

The Department estimates that the additional net cost to support and protect families in the CENTCOM AOR will be approximately $6 million per year.