I have worked in every - every Democratic administration since the Kennedy administration, and I know dysfunctionality when I see it.

The United States supports the reintegration of people who have fought with the Taliban into Afghan society provided they: one, renounce al Qaeda, two, lay down their arms and renounce violence, and three, participate in the public political life of the country in accordance with the constitution.

We should not be surprised that democracy is imperfect even in Western countries.

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