It is a totally different enemy than we faced in the past, but this has been a 16-year struggle.
You cannot fight war by consensus. You cannot fight war with a collective approach.
Neither one of you said this: there should be no operational restrictions.
The authority has been properly used by the Congress in the 2001 AUMF.
I personally do not think the 2001 applies to this situation, I really do not, when you read it.
Let me pick up on the point of ground troops.
I appreciate your willingness to serve this Nation, to sacrifice, and your families' willingness to probably see a little bit less of you...
We really do have a Committee that operates in a very bipartisan fashion, trying to solve problems...
Help us help you. Do not hesitate to contact this Committee for those types of legislative solutions.
I look forward to working cooperatively with the Inspector General in the Department.
I think it is absolutely critical that the Department of Homeland Security carry out all of its functions in strict compliance with privacy ...