On the recordDecember 8, 2009
We and our international partners must implement a thoughtful civilian strategy that strengthens effective government services and builds a stable coalition.
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Karl Eikenberry
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congress.govKarl Eikenberry: “We and our international partners must implement a thoughtful civilian strategy that strengthens effective government…”
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Eikenberry emphasizes the need for a stable government in Afghanistan to counter Taliban influence.
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