We need a strong cadre of Americans in our government, military, business, civil society, academe, and beyond who have the right skills and experience to help America stay connected with the world and shape outcomes that secure our national interests.
Eikenberry emphasizes the importance of humanities for global engagement and national interests.
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The United States is committed to supporting the Afghans in pursuit of elections that are fair and free of intimidation.
We have an obligation to one day either kill or capture Bin Laden for the purpose of justice to the American people and indeed to the entire world for the misery that this man has inflicted.
If I am confirmed, I will assume this great responsibility conscious that success in both Afghanistan and in Pakistan is in America's vital national security interest.
After 8 years of insufficient resources and lack of focus, we risk providing a stronghold for al-Qaeda and threatening the stability of nuclear Pakistan.