Alice Wells: “President Trump is seeking peace--a negotiated political settlement. He is not seeking a withdrawal agreement.”

I think it is naive to think that we just leave Afghanistan today and everything just works itself out on its own.

The agreement cannot be based on trust. It has to be based--conditions based and where we have confidence through verification.

I think it is very important that donors speak with one voice about the importance we attach to the values enshrined in the Constitution and particular respect for the rights of women and girls to education, to work outside the home…

What we are looking for is a sustainable solution, a sustainable peace in Afghanistan.