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...

I remain very concerned about the President's decision last summer to speed up withdrawal of the surge troops from Afghanistan.

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.