Quotes of the Day

Afghan men walk past by US soldiers in Ghazni province on February 2, 2012.
Monday, Apr. 23, 2012

Open quoteOur goal is an enduring partnership with Afghanistan that strengthens Afghan sovereignty ... and that contributes to our shared goal of defeating al-Qaeda and its extremist affiliates.Close quote

  • GAVIN SUNDWALL
  • U.S. embassy spokesman, on the strategic partnership
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