[Ev Reeman]

We simply cannot afford to lose in Afghanistan.

The consequences would be devastating to us.

[Starboard]

We’ve already suffered a serious setback on the missile shield debacle which is sending the wrong message to our enemies and scaring our friends.

[upstanding]

We simply cannot afford to lose in Afghanistan.
The consequences would be devastating to us.

I completely agree; however, American voters sealed our fate last November and it will have a negative impact for generations around the world. Not much for us to do other than prepare to look after our own families.