Thursday, August 06, 2009

More Afghanistan aid needed, Obama adviser says - Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - "This means a dramatic increase in our development efforts -- working with the government to end corruption, improve the delivery of basic services and build an economy that isn't dominated by drugs," Brennan said at the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank.

He said that economic support would "help restore people's hope in the political process and in legitimate institutions." He also noted that failing to build political and social institutions helped extremists recruit more followers. More Afghanistan aid needed, Obama adviser says

Adviser: US has 2 more tough years in Afghanistan - AP
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