Robert Gates actually said...

the focus of the leadership on what's important. And that priority in my view, when we are at war is taking care of those who are at war.

This problem will not be over in 18 months. This problem will not be over in 2 years.

There is no one silver bullet that is going to correct all the problems.

The President has been very explicit and was very explicit I think in his speech that this remaining force will engage in counter-terrorism ...