He also said a more responsive and effective Afghan government would help dispel doubt in the international community and inspire more assistance.

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"But they've had to back away from that, because any Karzai fault is something that really can be linked very much to the failure of the United States to press very hard for greater transparency, greater accountability, and to also put in place institutions that are responsive to the Afghan people."

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