BARACK OBAMA: "I am pleased that these two men, elected leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan, fully appreciate the seriousness of the threat that we face and have reaffirmed their commitment to confronting it."

VOA: special.2009.05.09

The reality is this: as we have asked our military to take on an ever-greater role in our defense, the financial commitment we have made to our cause has become smaller.

CNN: Thompson's November 13, 2007, speech to The Citadel

We have the bravest young people in the world fighting for us, and we have to match their commitment and determination here at home.

CNN: Thompson's September 7, 2007, speech in Des Moines, Iowa

We just have to make the commitment to do it.

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