Jim Webb: “I think we're being presumptuous here when we keep talking about how we're trying to train up the Afghanistan military…”

It is imperative that the United States policy be based on a clear set of principles that everyone here at home and in the region can understand.

I have been in a number of meetings where each of you took us to the woodshed about needing to try harder.

Yesterday was a really incredible day. And I have said many times that that came about, in my view, largely because of the courage of two people.

So to my staff, a heartfelt thanks, and to each of those who have served with us, I say again, thank you for your contributions to our staff and, most importantly, to our country. And I say also again that I will continue to expect great…