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  1. ibin Laden "s an iconic figure at this point whose survival emboldens al Qaeda," McChrystal tells Sen McCain
  2. US can't defeat al Qaeda until Osama bin Laden is captured or killed, Gen. McChrystal tells Sen. McCain during SASC hearing
  3. Things will get worse before they get better but US can win, McCain says at SASC hearing.
  4. McCain urged Eikenberry and McChrystal to work together as professionals in light of reported diffrrerences between two men.
  5. The administraiton and i will just have to agree to disagree" on a withdrawal date, McCain says in opening statement.
  6. Obama made "brave decision" on Afghan surge against advice of many in his party, Sen. McCain tells SASC hearing
  7. Sen. Levin continues his push to expand the Afghan security forces at SASC hearing. Asks McChrystal to clarify when US will turn over areas
  8. Gen. McChrystal tells HASC: "I don't believe that we are going to need more forces in 18 months" when US scheduled to start w/drawing forces
  9. Rep. Skelton asks McChrystal if his forces are "adequate". General says yes
  10. Amb Eikenberry says some recent improvements -- effective anti-drug efforts "but actions are going to be required"
  11. Top Dems filling up seats now. Rep. Sanchez asks if Karzai doing much to combat official corruption. "Did he arrest his brother...?"
  12. Several Senior Democrats absent from top row of HASC hearing. Other hearings on so may be attending those..GOP aides hv noticed empty seats
  13. McChrystal tells HASC "next 18 months are the critical period of this war" becasue Afghans believe it is
  14. Rep McKeon:ask Gen McChrystal if he recommended withdrawal. Gen. says he did not...
  15. Distance between Eikenberry-McChrystal. General: "we will absolutely be successful" Eikenberry- success "not guaranteed but it is possible."
  16. Rep. Skelton asks McChrystal what is your mission. McChrystal says al Qaeda is threat to US.Keeping them from having a base is key
  17. McChrystal on the expertise and morale of his troops "All have felt fear and loneliness -- most have lost comrades. None have lost heart."
  18. By the summer of 2011 "it will be clear to Afghan people that the insurgency will not win" says Gen. McChrystal
  19. Rep. Skelton ejects woman with sign saying "Surge Big Mistake" She goes quielty and politely.
  20. McChrystal says in testimony Taliban "have no widespread constituency, have a history of failure in power, and lack an appealing vision"