Clinton: the purpose of the surge has not been achieved

Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), a presidential criticizes the strategy of the Bush administration regarding the war in Iraq. She saysv that the longer the United States stays in Iraq, the more opportunities that are lost elsewhere in the world. (0:56)
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More troops, more time, more money

Speaking at a press conference on the cost of the war Congressman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) says that "every event in Iraq can not be a justification for more troops, more time, more money." (0:20)
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Skelton: Afghanistan should be our number one priority

During a press conference with the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Ike Skelton (D-MO) Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, says that the military priorities of the United States need to be reversed. (0:54)
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The Bush Administration is begging for more troops from NATO

Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Adjunct Senior Fellow for Alliance Relation at the Council for Foreign Relations, says that tension between NATO allies exists over the need for more troops in Afghanistan and lagging public support in NATO countries for participation during a conference call on the upcoming NATO summit. (0:56)
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NATO's future is not about Afghanistan

Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Adjunct Senior Fellow for Alliance Relation at the Council for Foreign Relations, says that the strategic future of NATO is about more than involvement in Afghanistan and Kosovo during a conference call about the upcoming NATO summit. (0:32)
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Gen. Conway says that military families are tired of repeated deployments

Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James Conway, says that there is a significant issue with military families being "tired" and that family support programs need to be adjusted for war time. (0:27)
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Gen. Conway says that Marine Corps healthy despite repeated deployments

Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James Conway says that despite one-to-one deployments have "virtually no chances of changing before the fall" the Marine Corps is a healthy force. (0:34)
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Admiral Mike Mullen speaks about drawing down American troops in Iraq

During a press availability at the Pentagon, Adm. Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says that drawing down troops in Iraq is a delicate balance. Mullen says he wants more time at home for the troops. (1:00)
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Admiral Mike Mullen says that forces have to draw down in Iraq to create more U.S. forces for Afghanistan

At a press availability at the Pentagon, Adm. Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says that troops drawing down in Iraq will create room for the military to redeploy trainers for the Afghan military and police. (0:32)
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Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaks about relations between Turkey and Iraq

While traveling in Turkey Sec. Gates says that the U.S. hopes to establish better relations between Turkey and Iraq to target Kurdish militant groups while respecting Iraqi sovereignty. He gives an analogy to U.S. relations in Pakistan. (0:46)
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General Carter Ham speaks about the goals for tour rotations of American forces during a press conference at the Pentagon

Gen. Ham, director of operations for the Joint Staff says that the Pentagon would like to return to a one to one ration of deployments to leave for American forces, putting them in the theater for 12 months and home for 12 months. (0:33)
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General Carter Ham speaks about troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan during a press conference at the Pentagon

Gen. Ham, director of operations for the Joint Staff, gives the numbers for projected troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan by July. (0:41)
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Project Nur organizes Student Protest against the Imprisonment of Sayed Parwez Kaambaskh in front of the Embassy of Afghanistan

The student protest was held at 12:30pm to protest the imprisonment of Sayed. The 23 year old student journalist was sentenced to death for distributing an article which questioned women’s rights in Islam, to his journalism class at the University of Balkh in the northern city of Mazir-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. This has been quite controversial as Sayed was put on trial by a three-judge panel without legal representation, and with the support of the local senate and clerics.

There was a small group of students protesting peacefully in front of the embassy’s entrance. I interviewed the leader of the rally, Sana Saeed, who represents Project Nur, a student initiative of the American Islamic Congress dedicated to building an inter-ethnic and multi-faith student community. She explained her outrage at the injustice of the situation, and that everyone, and not only the American Islamic community, should stand up against this grave injustice. Her colleagues, including Samar Ahmad, stated that their demands are simple: stand up with Sayed to support freedom of the press, and demand the release of Sayed.

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An interview with Pete Hegseth of Vets for Freedom at CPAC

Pete Hegseth speaks about the activities and mission of Vets for Freedom, a coalition of war veterans urging the importance of completing the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (6:44)
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Chairman Levin and Secretary Gates discuss security agreements.

Chairman Levin explains that promising security and signing agreementson that matter is uncostitutional, especially without the participation of the Senate. Secretary Gates responds. (1:26)
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Senator John Kerry questions official on Afghanistan at Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing

The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee met today to discuss policy in Afghanistan. Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) questions Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Richard Boucher, about progress in Afghanistan.

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Senator Joe Biden says Afghan criminal justice system not working

The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee met today to discuss policy in Afghanistan. Chairman of the committee Joe Biden (D-DE) says that the criminal justice system in Afghanistan is not functioning.

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Senator Dick Lugar foresees withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan

The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee met today to discuss policy in Afghanistan. Republican leader of the committee Senator Dick Lugar (Ind.) says that the U.S. must adopt a strong plan for reform in Afghanistan otherwise face a dangerous withdrawal.

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Senator John Kerry speaks about winning the war in Afghanistan during a hearing at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Senator John Kerry says that good governance is as important as military strategy for winning the war in Afghanistan. (0:35) 
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Senator Bernie Sanders on War with Iran and Increased Taliban Presence

Senator Bernard "Bernie" Sanders (I-VT) hopes that President Bush does not go to war with Iran and that it could lead to a crisis. Regarding Afghanistan, he believes the Taliban presence is on the rise and supports sending troops out of Iraq and into Afghanistan to defeat this threat.
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