“Our failed population-centric approach to Afghanistan has only led to ...” — Erik Prince Quote

“Our failed population-centric approach to Afghanistan has only led to missed opportunities, which is why Afghanistan depends on donors for 90% of government revenues. A smarter, trade-centric approach will boost Afghanistan's long-run viability by weaning it off donor welfare dependency.”

“If the Chinese are sensitive about anything, it's not having their people die.”

“I wish we had been doing diplomatic security in Benghazi. I can tell you that Benghazi would not have happened if Blackwater were on the job there.”

“Make no mistake, our troops will be in Afghanistan and Iraq for a long time.”

“I mean, the United States has had an eighteen-year military commitment in Afghanistan, and frankly, I can't think of any country other than the United States which is even capable of such a commitment.”

“All the nations that are adjacent to Afghanistan have a vested interest in the future stability and security of Afghanistan.”