Richard Holbrooke: “The success or failure of reconciliation efforts will be linked directly to the success of the military operations.”

You've got to end this war in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan cannot go forward unless the international community, led by its greatest nation, the United States, continues to fulfill its commitments in the area, beyond combat troops.

If somebody wants to be reintegrated or reconciled, they have to accept the constitution and they have to renounce violence.

We are spending the money you've authorized for us to create a justice system which can cut into the Taliban's propaganda about corruption and lack of a justice system.