there's currently a program in the defense appropriation spending for re intergracious. former taliban and others in to civil society. that's funded but the funding expire on december 31 untiles we pass an ndaa. similarly, any military member engaged in hostile fire is entitled to hazard use pay under the current appropriations bill. that north expires on december 31 if we don't pass it. it can affect us as well. these are important issues in the frc status but another item on the table now in the senate that has a significant bearing stability going forward. it's my hope they will act with that as well. >> thank you, mr. chairman. >> thank you. let me ask you two final questions. which i think is important everyone i speak to tells me that security is major concern of a highest concern reference to the elections. what can be done to address the issue of polling stations and secure areas? what about security for women's polling station which hinder the ability of afghan women to vote. could insufficient security and polarization impact the legitimacy of the election for