Alice Wells: “What we are looking for is a sustainable solution, a sustainable peace in Afghanistan.”

I think every war is unique. But, certainly, the American role is critical and essential in driving any process forward.

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

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

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