The United States supports a reconciliation process that is Afghan-led, politically inclusive within Afghan civil society, and has the support of Afghanistan's neighbors and the international community.
Panetta emphasizes U.S. support for an Afghan-led reconciliation process.
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Make no mistake about it, that would be an act of war because it would threaten our national security.
Mr. Trump has always prided himself on being a dealmaker, pledging in his campaign that he would resolve such conflicts in the first few days of his presidency.
If he is careless with that awesome power, the United States could very well find itself in another world war.
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