01/23/2017
https://www.congress.gov...
"The basic question I have for you, Mr. Secretary, is: What are the lessons of the last 20 years of war?"
"There are a lot of people, in this body, who wanted the military, to stay in Afghanistan, more, another year, five years, 10 years, 20 years, forever, and they're critical."
"We have a belt and suspenders military ability to protect the United States already with Article II in 2001."
"Iraq really wants a strong relationship with the United States right now because--for many reasons, including the threat they perceive from Iran."