"I thought I'd never utter these words but I agree with Gordon. You cannot put off this decision."

VOA: standard.2010.04.30

However,he says the repatriation operation cannot go ahead until the Mauritanian and Malian governments agree on how the returns will be carried out.

VOA: standard.2009.10.24

As he spoke to reporters in the Oval Office, Mr.Obama did not discuss the contents of the review, but he said he and Prime Minister Rudd agree that Afghanistan cannot be a safe haven for terrorists.

VOA: standard.2009.03.24