WH offers optimistic outlook for Afghan war - AP

Appearing with Eikenberry, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, told reporters that he has a good relationship with Karzai.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who was visiting Afghanistan on Sunday, said Karzai will be received in Washington with "great dignity, great friendship and great candor." - White House's red carpet is out for Karzai

Eikenberry sees closer alignment with Afghanistan
White House Debriefing 5/10/10 - The War in Afghanistan

US cannot afford another Afghanistan or Iraq, warns Defence ... - telegraph