If it is terrorism, if it is war on terror, then the Afghan people will join you on terror.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The war on terror is the war in Afghanistan.
The war against terrorism is terrorism.
Talking to the Taliban is a process the Afghans have to manage. It is their country.
Afghan people are just so tired of war.
We're pursuing a strategic partnership with Afghanistan on the case of the United States and Afghanistan where we're going to push toward a future. It is the future that the Afghans desire with the United States. It is a future that the Afghans desire with the international community and we desire that as well.
People in Afghanistan want peace, including the Taliban. They're also people like we all are. They have families, they have relatives, they have children, they are suffering a tough time.
What I've said from the beginning is that I am going to try to help all the vulnerable populations in Afghanistan - and to a certain extent, that's the majority of Afghanistan.
Protecting Afghan civilians is the cornerstone of our mission.
Now, al Qaeda's on the run. Afghanistan is no longer a base of operations. The Afghan government is a friendly government that is trying to bring democracy to its people.
The men and women of Afghanistan are building a nation that is free, and proud, and fighting terror - and America is honored to be their friend.