no purely military strategy in Afghanistan will succeed
We know that Pakistan matters, not just because it is the location for the Afghan Taliban leadership.
I don't think it makes sense, which is why we're delighted to welcome I think the first ever appearance of the Foreign Secretary of the Unit...
I also believe that we should use the conference next week to give international support to Afghan-led reintegration efforts.
Next week's London conference is a real opportunity for the international community to commit itself to a coherent civilian strategy
We believe, Mr. Chairman, that there is a real possibility of developing shared interests between the neighbors of Afghanistan and Afghanist...
the protection of the Afghan people. He's made it the centerpiece of the military campaign to protect the Afghan people
some 4 million refugees have returned to Afghanistan. Some 6 million children are now in school in Afghanistan
We are determined to move forward.
the development of the police force, which has been a much more vexed and difficult project
the development of the Afghan National Army, which currently is some 96,000 strong, is a significant development in that country
President Karzai said in his inauguration speech that he wanted half the country to have Afghan security leadership within 3 years, the whol...
It is tough, tough work, as complex and as challenging as any foreign policy challenge that we have today.
We support the civilian democratically elected Government of Pakistan.
Personally, as I've said many times, I think the international community should do much, much more for Pakistan.
The Kerry-Lugar-Berman legislation is enormously important, both symbolically and for its actual value.
the future stability of Afghanistan and Pakistan affects the security of our allies, and the common security of the world.
Senator Kerry called for this hearing where the spotlight will shine brighter on the situation in Yemen.
