McChrystal: Situation In Afghanistan Is Not Deteriorating

General Stanley McChrystal, who commands U.S. forces in Afghanistan, says that conditions in the region are not deteriorating. However, he says he is not prepared to say that the country has "turned-the corner." (0:31)
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2010 Is An Important Year To Shift Momentum In Afghanistan, Says McChrystal

General Stanley McChrystal, who commands U.S. forces in Afghanistan, says that the military will focus on shifting the momentum in Afghanistan in 2010. (0:20)
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Afghanistan Is A War Of Perceptions, Says General McChrystal

Gen. Stanley McChrystal, who commands U.S. forces in Afghanistan, says that the mission in the region is more based on the perception of success, rather than hard-to-measure physical victories. (0:24)
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McChrystal: Withdrawal Timeframe Not A Major Factor In My Strategy

During his testimony before Congress, General Stanley McChrystal said that the withdrawal timeline for Afghanistan was not a major factor in his military strategy. (0:08)
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McChrystal Acknowledges Risks Of Withdrawal Timetable

During his testimony before Congress, General Stanley McChrystal candidly acknowledged the risks that could come with the withdrawal timetable.

“I do want to say up front, there are people who will grab onto that, I think inappropriately, and they will try to use it in information operations and describe it as something that it is not in terms of lack of commitment on the part of U.S. and the coalition,” said McChrystal. “But I think we can deal with that.” (0:22)

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McChrystal Made No Recommendation On Withdrawal Timetable

When asked by House Armed Services Ranking Member Bud McKeon (R-Calif.) if he had any role in developing the timetable to withdrawal U.S. troops from Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal says that he offered no recommendations. (0:15)
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