Karzai Must Kick Out 'Cronies' To Succeed, Kerry Says - NPR

Karzai needs to shake up his ministers and governors, Kerry says, emphasizing the need to get rid of "cronies" who were added during the election season.

Karzai must also "reach out to the provinces to help develop the partners we need at a local level," says Kerry, who is chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. - Listen to the Story - Karzai Must Kick Out 'Cronies' To Succeed, Kerry Says

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