Adam Smith actually said...

"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."

"I think this hearing today is extremely timely, with the American people needing to hear from you on what is really going on over there on the ground."