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...Karl Eikenberry, who leads U.S. diplomatic efforts in the country, penned a cable complaining that Karzai was "not an adequate strategic partner" in part because of the corruption in his government and his decision to "shun responsibility" for Afghan governance and development. Asked if this was the current view of the Obama administration, Jones did not answer directly, though he said that there had been improvements in the relationship. "He is our partner," Jones said. "We are seeing encouraging signs that things are moving in a positive direction...
Last November Eikenberry, who leads U.S. diplomatic efforts in the country, penned a cable complaining that Karzai was "not an adequate strategic partner" in part because of the corruption in his government and his decision to "shun responsibility" for Afghan governance and development. Asked if this was the current view of the Obama Administration in a briefing during the flight to Afghanistan, National Security Advisor James Jones did not answer directly, though he said that there had been improvements in the relationship. "He is our partner," Jones said. "We are seeing encouraging signs that things are moving in a positive...
Bryant coach Karen Healy played women’s lacrosse for Syracuse University in 2002, when current Harvard coach Miller was coaching...
...Sheehan's claim "totally wrong." And, on Thursday, Gates and Mullen scolded Army Lieut. General Benjamin Mixon for publicly opposing the potential lifting of the ban in a recent letter to the independent Stars and Stripes military newspaper. "If those of us who are in favor of retaining the current policy do not speak up, there is no chance to retain the current policy," said Mixon, who commands Army troops in the Pacific. Mullen suggested that if Mixon doesn't agree with the possible change, he should "vote with his feet" and retire...
Elaine Donnelly, head of the nonprofit Center for Military Readiness, a conservative group, predicted Congress will stick with the ban. "I remain confident that members of Congress ultimately will retain current law," she said, "which is important to protect recruiting, retention and readiness in the all-volunteer force." (From TIME's Archive: The dawn of "Don't ask, don't tell...