U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Confirmation Hearing
2011-06-08T20:03:06-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/b09/299925-m.jpgRyan Crocker testified about his nomination to be U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan. He talked about the transition from military to civilian authority in Afghanistan, the 2014 transition deadline and the cost of U.S. efforts in Afghanistan. He also said that his goal in Afghanistan was “sustainable stability” and “good-enough governance.” In order to achieve this goal, he emphasized the importance of governance and rule of law, especially the combating of corruption, which he called “the second insurgency.”
Ryan Crocker testified about his nomination to be U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan. He talked about the transition from military to civilian authority in Afghanistan, the 2014… read more
Ryan Crocker testified about his nomination to be U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan. He talked about the transition from military to civilian authority in Afghanistan, the 2014 transition deadline and the cost of U.S. efforts in Afghanistan. He also said that his goal in Afghanistan was “sustainable stability” and “good-enough governance.” In order to achieve this goal, he emphasized the importance of governance and rule of law, especially the combating of corruption, which he called “the second insurgency.” close
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