On the recordDecember 1, 2009
President Karzai said that his country would not have the resources to pay for its own security for another 15 to 20 years and would remain dependent on American and NATO financial aid until then.
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congress.govPresident Karzai said that his country would not have the resources to pay for its own security for another 15 to 20 years and would remain dependent on American and NATO financial aid until then.
Nelson cites Karzai's statement on Afghanistan's long-term dependence on foreign aid.
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