Because you have the military capability to strike [at a problem], it doesn't mean that that is the tool that you must default to. You get at these problems via engagement of Afghan governors, engagement with tribal elders, working with the U.S. embassy, working with [NATO], to apply some of the tools available in the diplomatic, information and economic elements of national power.
Maj. Gen. Jason Kamiya quote
By Maj. Gen. Jason Kamiya, commander, Joint Warfighting Center, said Nov. 20, 2006 (he served as tactical commander, Combined Joint Task Force 76 in Afghanistan until February 2006)November 21, 2006
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