"Today the Oversight and Investigations subcommittee convenes the fourth in our series of hearings related to the Afghan National Security Forces."
"The development of self-sufficient Afghan forces capable of providing internal and external security is a key goal of the U.S. strategy for Afghanistan."
"I want to summarize some of the comments that you all have made. I think they are very telling."
"Ladies and gentlemen, I want to welcome you to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for the House Armed Services Committee."
"What our focus is is to bring that information together, have it as a conduit for decisionmaking by the full committee."
"I think everybody's focus is that, and I think you have pointed that out."
"History is a good teacher. It is not the only teacher, but it is a good teacher in determining how we make decisions going forward."
"Today the Oversight and Investigations subcommittee convenes the third in our series of hearings related to the Afghan National Security Forces."
"I have seen, particularly during my last trip in June, the great progress that has taken place since the surge has begun."
"I appreciate your comments to begin with, but I would like to recognize Representative Mike Coffman from Colorado for his tireless advocacy to make sure that this issue with Dawood Hospital would be a..."
"I want to call to order the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations."
"Today the Oversight and Investigations subcommittee convenes the second of a series of hearings related to the Afghan National Security Forces."