01/12/2009
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"We need to work with the Afghan Government in order to make sure that those who wish to lay down their arms can in fact do so."
"I stressed the importance of making our foreign policy less reactive and promoting management of the State Department."
"Ambassador Burns would be the first Foreign Service officer to serve as Deputy Secretary in nearly 30 years."
"We hope you will stay closely in touch throughout these months."