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Barack Obama: An Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process is the surest way to end violence and ensure lasting…

On the recordJune 24, 2013
An Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process is the surest way to end violence and ensure lasting stability in Afghanistan and the region.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Readout of President Obama's Video Teleconference with President Karzai

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