Views on Security in Afghanistan: Selected Quotes and Statements by U.S. and International Leaders
June 01, 2002
The United States is broadly supportive of a wide range of efforts in Afghanistan. In January, President Bush and Afghan Chairman Karzai issued a joint statement, putting the U.S. behind an effort "to build a lasting partnership for the 21st century, determined to fight terrorism, and ensure security, stability and reconstruction for Afghanistan, and foster representative and accountable government for all Afghan women and men."