Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, General Hillier. It's always a pleasure to have you as a witness. It's too bad we won't be having you for a long time.
Thank you again for your service to the country.
Whenever something happens that is not good--a little surprise, or a security situation such as the break-in at the prison, the focus is immediately on whether we are failing. I understand there should be concern, but at the same time, I would like you to tell us in your own words what has happened since the break-in. How have the NATO forces combated the Taliban, and what are the latest results?
There's always a silver lining in every cloud, and I'm trying to find a silver lining in this one.