Adam Smith actually said...

I think it is important that President Karzai understand that Afghanistan actually needs the Bilateral Security Agreement more than we do.

In my view, the President's approach is fraught with unnecessary risk.

I have seen the progress, and not just in Kabul, not just in the capital, but out in some of the tougher regions.

But Afghanistan is directly connected to our vital national security interests and we must get this right.