Today the Oversight and Investigations subcommittee convenes the third in our series of hearings related to the Afghan National Security Forces.

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.

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 addressed.

I want to take a moment to highlight the extraordinary efforts of our All-Volunteer Force serving in Afghanistan.

My views on these issues have been informed by a recent trip to Afghanistan.

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.

What factors will determine the size of ANSF after the U.S. and NATO transition primary security responsibility to the ANSF?

If conditions on the ground in Afghanistan do not improve as expected what will be the mechanism for revising the current sizing strategy?

I would like to thank the members of the committee and our witnesses today for your testimony.