The expense of a war could be paid in time; but the expense of opium, when once the habit is formed, will only increase with time.
![]() |
Nationality: American Type: Businessman Born: 1804 Death: 1878 |
We're probably going to see some post-2014 military presence - some U.S. presence and a NATO presence - and while we've got much work to do in the next 29 months, we'll have additional time later for the continued professionalization of the Afghan security forces.