haven for terrorists. until we are confident that that mission is complete we will retain a presence to do that. we are going to leave one where the other. the question is to make sure we do it well and not poorly and that has to respond to conditions on the ground and the need for a political settlement. >> the taliban cannot be trusted to be a reliable counterterrorism force. it would be insane for america to rely on the taliban to ensure that al qaeda and isis doesn't come back in a way to represent a threat to our allies and the american homeland. >> look at foreign-policy this christmas day starting with afghan peace talks on a day when a heartbreaking day for the u.s. army as michael goals's remains were brought to dover airbase in what is called dignified