Adam Smith actually said...

We have made significant progress in achieving our goal in Afghanistan to 'disrupt, dismantle, and eventually defeat Al Qaeda and to prevent...

If we don't want that and we want to succeed in the mission... well, then how do we do that?

These decisions by the President have made it increasingly difficult to build up trust and confidence with the Afghan institutions.

I have total confidence in you and your command. The challenge in Afghanistan continues to be great.