Every Civilian's Death Diminishes Us, Collectively.

I Think No Commander Ever Is Going To Come Out And Say, 'i'm Confident That We Can Do This.

We Cleared Many Of Their Towns And Cities And Rural Areas Of Al-qaida Iraq And Other Insurgents.

Afghanistan Has Other Enormous Challenges As Well, Including A Political System That Is Still Very Much Developing, Although There Has Been Some Progress In The Past Several Years.

People Often Ask, Why Aren't You Reading About What It Is You're Working On Right Now? And The Truth Is, You Only Get Three Pages A Night Before Your Eyelids Close.

Reconciliation Is What Takes Place, Of Course, At Higher Levels. President Karzai Has Been Very Clear About The Red Lines For Reconciliation, Accept The Constitution, Lay Down Their Weapons, Cut Their Ties With Al Qaeda And Essentially Become Productive Or At Least Participating Members Of Society In That Regard.