We have seen huge progress in the capacity and professionalism of the Afghan security forces, both the Afghan army and police. We have a lot of our soldiers right with them, providing them with training, education, and mentoring. We have military police working with the RCMP and others professionalizing their police and staying with them in various outposts. Similarly, we have a lot of our great soldiers with the Afghan army providing that accountability function, but also providing the professionalism and mentoring they need.
On June 17th, 2008. See this statement in context.