You know, great powers don't get angry, great powers don't make decisions hastily in a crisis. John R. Allen angrycrisisdecision Change image and share on social
We're probably going to see some post-2014 military presence - some U.S. presence and a NATO presence - and while we've got much work to do in the next 29 months, we'll have additional time later for the continued professionalization of the Afghan security forces. John R. Allen additionalafghancontinue share on social
We don't see that the Taliban ultimately can succeed, and it's a combination both of what the international community can do to support Afghanistan, not just in the short term, but over the long term. John R. Allen afghanistancombinationcommunity Change image and share on social
There are tens of thousands of interactions every single day across Afghanistan between the Afghan troops and International Security Assistance Force. On most of those, every single day we continue to deepen and broaden the relationship we seek. John R. Allen afghanafghanistanassistance share on social
America will honor our treaty obligations. John R. Allen americahonorobligation Change image and share on social
Every American in uniform, in the White House or at home - USA! USA! USA! - we must be a force for unity in America, for a vision that includes all of us. All of us. Every man and woman, every race, every ethnicity, every faith and creed, including the Americans who are our precious Muslims. And every gender and every gender orientation. John R. Allen americaamericancreed share on social
Afghanistan is going to be here a long time, and what's critical is that Afghanistan's relationship with its neighbors are, to the maximum extent they can be, constructive and operationally useful. John R. Allen afghanistanconstructivecritical Change image and share on social
To those acting against peace, civilization and the world order: We will oppose you. John R. Allen actcivilizationoppose Change image and share on social
I can't spend a lot of time worrying about the numbers at home. I've got to focus on the mission. John R. Allen focushavehome Change image and share on social