Robert Gates actually said...

They need to know this is their fight and that they are going to have to assume responsibility for it.

I am honored to appear with the Secretary of State. Our joint testimony today reflects the close cooperation of our two departments.

I think they're very impressed with the quality of the Afghan National Army, and believe that it's making good progress.

These times of economic and fiscal stress place enormous pressure on all of us to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars.