Clinton Reassures Karzai Of US Long-Term Support - huffingtonpost

WASHINGTON — Clinton's pledge of a long-term U.S. commitment to Afghanistan reflects the administration's realization that many Afghans see the war as a conflict pursued by the U.S. for its own interests – to forestall another terrorist attack on the U.S. Afghans fear the U.S. will abandon them once they achieve their objectives.

"We will not abandon the Afghan people," Clinton said. "Our civilian commitment will remain long into the future." - Clinton Reassures Karzai Of US Long-Term Support

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