Absolutely. To meet a challenge, political commitment and material and financial resources are required. In your opinion, which of these three elements is the most important in helping us make progress or truly meet the challenge with regard to what you stated concerning greater involvement in Afghanistan? Which of these criteria, in your opinion, is the most important? You are aware of the situation. Would you say that political commitment, material resources or financial resources are the most important? Which of these appear to you to be the most essential at this time?
On February 25th, 2009. See this statement in context.