afghan's history. what we know from that mindset, from those kind of large-scale deployments, will make us stronger and more effective, and safer at home. and for anyone who gets the wrong idea, let me say it clearly, to those who wish america harm, to those that engage in terrorism against us or our allies, know this. united states will never rest. we will not forgive, we will not forget. we will hunt you down to the ends of the earth, and we you will pay the ultimate price. to those asking for a third decade of war in afghanistan, i ask, what is the vital national interest? in my view, we only have one, to make sure afghanistan can never be used again to launch an attack on our homeland.