To those acting against peace, civilization and the world order: We will oppose you. John R. Allen Read Quote
We don’t see that the Taliban ultimately can succeed, and it’s a combination both of what the international community can do to support Afghanistan, not just in the short term, but over the long term. John R. Allen Read Quote
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. John R. Allen Read Quote
You know, great powers don’t get angry, great powers don’t make decisions hastily in a crisis. John R. Allen Read Quote
I can’t spend a lot of time worrying about the numbers at home. I’ve got to focus on the mission. John R. Allen Read Quote
And the narrative for the Taliban that they can wait us out is a flawed narrative. I think that the unambiguous international support for Afghanistan has been a very powerful message. You know, that was the message that came out of the NATO summit. We will not abandon Afghanistan. John R. Allen Read Quote
