Afghans See Sharp Shift in U.S. Tone - nytimes

The timetable set off alarm here. It was the subject of television discussions and journalists’ questions to the American ambassador, Karl W. Eikenberry, a retired lieutenant general, as well as to Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, the commander of American forces here. - Afghans See Sharp Shift in US Tone‎

U.S. envoy to Afghanistan seeks improved coordination - washingtonpost
A plan in need of clarity - Jim Webb