Robert Gates actually said...

The Afghan Army is increasingly in the lead in planning and executing operations.

Our concern, as I indicated yesterday, is principally in three areas: intelligence fusion, logistics and maintenance, and in air cover in pr...

I know you will join me in doing everything to ensure they have all they need to accomplish their mission and come home safely.

It is critical that we continue to work with our partners in the region to increase the pressure on AQAP.