Karzai clarifies remarks that sparked White House ‘concern' in call to Clinton- washingtonpost

Clinton and Karzai spoke about 12:30 p.m. Eastern time in a "cordial environment," according to Karzai's spokesman, Wahid Omar, who said the Afghan leader emphasized the need for "renewed cooperation and partnership." Omar said that some aspects of Karzai's speech had been "misinterpreted," but he did not disavow the president's remarks.

"They reached a good understanding at the end of the call," which lasted 25 minutes, the official said. "We're moving on and focused on the work ahead."

Karzai clarifies remarks that sparked White House ‘concern' in call to Clinton
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