2017 is going to be another tough year for the valiant Afghan Security Forces and the international troops who have stood and will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Afghanistan against terrorism.
James MattisWe are going to have to continue to keep the pressure on the enemy. There is no room for complacency on this.
James MattisThere are some people who think you have to hate them in order to shoot them. I don't think you do. It's just business.
James MattisI think the core problem is much closer to recognizing where force is of value, where it is useful, and to distinguish that from situations in which war is not useful or is indeed counterproductive.
James Mattis