12/07/2011
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"The United States remains fully committed to a long-term strategic partnership with the Afghan Government and the Afghan people."
"We will no longer be leading combat operations."
"The United States believes that Afghan-led peace and reconciliation is ultimately necessary to end violence and ensure lasting stability of Afghanistan and the region."
"Greater information sharing within the government and with the private sector can and must be done while respecting privacy and civil liberties."