Ocupation: Former Governor of Massachusetts
Life: b. March 12, 1947
Birthday: March 12
As president, my goal in Afghanistan will be to complete a successful transition to Afghan security forces by the end of 2014. I will evaluate conditions on the ground and solicit the best advice of our military commanders. And I will affirm that my duty is not to my political prospects, but to the security of the nation.
source: Remarks at the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Reno, Nevada, www.presidency.ucsb.edu. July 24, 2012.
topic: Military, Successful, Goal, Afghan, Security Forces