Alice Wells

How Afghans govern themselves needs to be determined by Afghans...

At the inter-Afghan talks that took place in Doha, 25 percent of the non-Taliban participants were women.

A negotiated political settlement accepted by most Afghans remains the best way to ensure a durable peace.

I think the critical point is that we do not want to leave or abandon Afghanistan at all.

President Trump is seeking peace--a negotiated political settlement. He is not seeking a withdrawal agreement.

Well, what animates all of our diplomacy is the President and the secretary's absolute commitment to the security of the American people.

I think it is naive to think that we just leave Afghanistan today and everything just works itself out on its own.

I think it is very important that donors speak with one voice about the importance we attach to the values enshrined in the Constitution and particular respect for the rights of women and girls to education, to work outside the home…

The agreement cannot be based on trust. It has to be based--conditions based and where we have confidence through verification.

Military power alone will not bring peace to Afghanistan or eliminate the threat of terrorists exploiting Afghan soil.

What we are looking for is a sustainable solution, a sustainable peace in Afghanistan.