Barack Obama actually said...

We are committed to seeking a future of justice, peace, security, and opportunity for the Afghan people.

Afghanistan is now on a path towards sustainable self-reliance in security, governance, economic and social development.

The necessary outcomes of any peace and reconciliation process are for individuals and entities to break ties with al-Qaeda; renounce violen...

Our goal is to destroy Al Qaida, and we are on a path to do exactly that.