In his first public statements since his controversial statements about Afghanistan, GOP chairman Michael Steele expressed his resolve to remaining the head of the Republican Party.

Steele came under attack last week for calling Afghanistan "a war of Obama's choosing," and "not something the United States actively prosecuted." He also suggested that the war in Afghanistan may be unwinnable. Many in his party have asked for Steele's resignation.

Watch his response below.

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