Mike Lee actually said...

"A residual force would be tasked with preventing the enemy from attacking the homeland and continue to build sustainable partnerships that would protect national interests from potential threats from ..."

"Without continued pressure, al Qaeda will regenerate and once again directly threaten the United States and its interests."

"The primary efforts to fight recruitment of insurgent forces are Afghan led with media campaigns highlighting the ANA and ANP."

"I really would like to see some evidence as to why we should believe that."