We need to finish... We need to finish this thing.
Well done.
- Thank you, sir.
- Well done.
Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States.
Thank you.
I wanna speak to you tonight about our effort in Afghanistan.
It's an extraordinary honor for me to do so here at West Point, where so many men and women have prepared to stand up for our security and to represent what is finest about our country.
As your commander in chief, I owe you a mission that is clearly defined... - Yes, you do.
- ... and worthy of your service.
And that's why I insisted on a thorough review of our strategy.
And as commander in chief, I have determined that - it is in our vital national interest... - Mmm-hmm.