The overriding strategic framework in which Pakistan thinks of itself is its relationship with India.
We have had over many years a difficult relationship with Pakistan.
At the present time, President Karzai has said he will not stay in office, which we think is the appropriate decision.
The bottom line, as the President said, is that we have broken the Taliban's momentum.
The military surge has ramped up pressure on al-Qaida terrorists and Taliban insurgents.
All three surges are part of the vision for transition that NATO endorsed in Lisbon.
They want a seat at that peace jirga, at that reconciliation.
As the President said last night, the United States is meeting the goals he set for our three-track strategy in Afghanis...
The Afghan people's trust in the Afghan Army and police is growing every day, and preservation of this land is the job o...
Improving governance, creating economic opportunity, supporting civil society, is vital to solidifying our military gain...
As the President said, we have to put al-Qaeda on a path to defeat, and we will not relent until the job is done.