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The security of Jordan is extraordinarily important to the United States and to the region.

Your election represents one of the most historic moments in the modern history of your country: the peaceful transition from one elected government to another.

First, sign the bilateral security agreement and, in so doing, embrace Afghanistan's desire for a long-term security relationship with the United States, NATO, and key partners.

The voice of the people as expressed through the loya jirga is the highest expression of the Afghan people.