Ex-ambassador urges long-term U.S. presence in Afghanistan

GREENWICH - A former ambassador to Afghanistan told World Affairs Forum members yesterday that stability could be achieved in Afghanistan and Iraq but that would mean long-term commitment from the United States.

Ronald Neumann, in a speech at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, urged attendees at the Stamford-based organization's breakfast not to forget about Afghanistan as the war in Iraq continues to te the news.