Mr. Speaker, our officials, in terms of international development, have done tremendous work under very trying circumstances in the region.
Among other things, we have conducted, in terms of the PRT in that province, over 500 patrols with local authorities. Our engineers have removed more than 400 pieces of explosive ordinance. We have donated diverse resources, including medical supplies and police equipment, to help with reconstruction. We have nearly doubled the aid commitment in Afghanistan over the next several years from what was committed by the previous government.