Adam Smith actually said...

"It is my belief that it is time to lean forward on transitioning the responsibility for security to the Afghan National Security Forces and the Afghan government."

"If there is one demonstrable historical truth, it is that foreign forces in Afghanistan are destabilizing over time."

"I look forward to your testimony and insights into the challenges and way forward in Afghanistan."

"Being in a better position in Afghanistan is still finding yourself in a very difficult spot."