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                <title>Remarks by Clinton at Senate Hearing on Afghanistan, Pakistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Testifies before Senate Arms Services Committee on U.S. strategy in region</description>
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                <title>Statement on Construction of New Office Annex in Kabul</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Project at U.S. embassy scheduled to be completed by February 2012</description>
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                <title>Remarks by Obama, Indian Prime Minister Singh at Press Conference</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Leaders agree to intensify trade, investment and economic cooperation</description>
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                <title>Clinton’s Address to U.S., International Troops in Afghanistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Secretary Clinton sends America’s gratitude for their willingness to serve</description>
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                <title>Clinton: Karzai Must Do More to Fight Corruption to Get Aid</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <title>Remarks by Secretary Clinton, German Foreign Minister Westerwelle</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Diplomats discuss U.S.-German partnership, Afghanistan, Iran and more</description>
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                <title>Remarks by Clinton and Spanish Foreign Minister Moratinos</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Diplomats discuss Afghanistan, Pakistan, Honduras and western Balkans</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>Defense Secretary Gates on Afghanistan, Missile Defense</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Says new missile plan will make it easier to partner with Russia</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>U.S. Response to Afghanistan Security Personnel Training Report</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>U.S. continues to train and equip law enforcement personnel in Afghanistan</description>
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                <title>Secretary Clinton Interview with Kim Ghattas of BBC</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Answers questions on Afghanistan, Pakistan</description>
                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>United States Stands with Pakistan Against Violent Extremism</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Stephen Kaufman</creator>
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                <title>Clinton’s Remarks at the Meet and Greet with Employees in Kabul</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>U.S. seeks strong partnership with the government and people of Afghanistan</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>United States to Triple Number of Civilian Experts in Afghanistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Stephen E. Kaufman</creator>
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                <title>U.S. Envoy Holbrooke Briefs on Afghanistan, Pakistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:08 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Special representative takes questions on recent trip by Secretary Clinton</description>
                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>Remarks by Secretary Clinton, Pakistani Foreign Minister Qureshi</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Clinton reaffirms U.S. commitment to and enduring partnership with Pakistan</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>Restoring Security in Afghanistan and Pakistan Is the U.S. Goal</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Merle David Kellerhals Jr.</creator>
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                <title>Remarks by President Obama and Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Leaders discuss U.S.-Turkey relations, Afghanistan, NATO, Iran and Iraq</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>Afghan Transition Depends on Security, Governance, Economy</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Stephen Kaufman</creator>
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                <title>New U.S. Afghanistan Strategy Could Help Reintegrate Some Taliban</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Stephen Kaufman</creator>
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                <title>Obama Congratulates Afghan President and Urges Internal Reforms</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Stephen Kaufman</creator>
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                <title>Remarks by President Obama, Swedish Prime Minister Reinfeldt</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Leaders comment on Afghan President Karzai’s second term, climate change</description>
                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>Secretary Clinton’s Interview with Mujahid Jawad of Radio Azadi</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Clinton answers questions on warlords, Taliban, Afghanistan and Pakistan</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>Secretary Clinton at NATO Headquarters in Brussels</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Discusses the way forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan with NATO allies</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>U.S. Officials on Turkish Prime Minister’s Visit to Washington</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Senior administration officials brief on bilateral and regional issues</description>
                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>NATO Looks at Boosting Afghanistan Support, Defense’s Gates Says</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Merle David Kellerhals Jr.</creator>
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                <title>Obama Lauds Afghan President’s Participation in Runoff Vote</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Stephen Kaufman</creator>
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                <title>Remarks by Vice President Biden with Prime Minister Fischer</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Biden discusses Afghanistan, NATO, missile defense, energy security</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>Briefing by Secretary Clinton en Route to Islamabad, Pakistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Clinton to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues with Pakistan</description>
                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>NATO Allies to Send 7,000 More Troops to Afghanistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Merle David Kellerhals Jr.</creator>
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                <title>Secretary Clinton’s Interview with Pakistan’s Geo TV</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Secretary answers questions on U.S.-Pakistan relations and Afghanistan</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>State Department’s Role in Administration’s Afghanistan Strategy</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>List of key quotes by Clinton and other senior State Department officials</description>
                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>Secretary Clinton’s Interview with Hassan Abbas of Watandost.Com</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Secretary answers questions on Pakistan, Muslims, India-Pakistan relations</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>Remarks by Secretary Clinton and New Zealand Foreign Minister</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Discussions include U.S.-New Zealand forum, regional, global issues</description>
                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>Secretary Clinton’s Meeting with Business Leaders in Pakistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Many positive signs in Pakistan, and a lot to be done, secretary says</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>U.S. Administration Officials Brief on Obama Afghanistan Speech</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Obama address the nation on December 1</description>
                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>Remarks by Secretary Clinton at Civil Society Meeting</title>
                <link>http://www.uspolicy.be/Article.asp?ID=4ce1ae0c-3314-4d93-9872-72b1452496f6</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Comments on civil society and human development, press freedom, Afghanistan</description>
                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>Remarks by President Obama, Barroso, Solana and PM Reinfeldt</title>
                <link>http://www.uspolicy.be/Article.asp?ID=357ac647-21dd-47e2-9469-76a310027c20</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:30:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Leaders discuss Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Middle East and climate change</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>Secretary Clinton’s Interview with Kim Ghattas of BBC</title>
                <link>http://www.uspolicy.be/Article.asp?ID=9fac9488-caec-4c92-81b0-7a0b7a0dd064</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Secretary answers questions on Pakistan, Afghanistan and Middle East</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>President Obama on the Way Forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan</title>
                <link>http://www.uspolicy.be/Article.asp?ID=ed30a997-95f8-4355-98c4-7c3e1d4f2de9</link>
                <guid>http://www.uspolicy.be/Article.asp?ID=ed30a997-95f8-4355-98c4-7c3e1d4f2de9</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>United States will send 30,000 more troops; deadline set for withdrawal</description>
                <creator>Terry Somerville</creator>
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                <title>U.S. Law Schools Open Doors to New Generation of Afghan Lawyers</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Lawyers committed to strengthening rule of law at home</description>
                <creator>Howard Cincotta</creator>
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                <title>Troop Surge Will Allow Afghans to Assume Security Responsibility</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Stephen Kaufman</creator>
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                <title>Secretary Clinton’s Roundtable Interview with Radio Journalists</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Clinton answers questions on U.S.-Pakistan relations, Afghanistan and more</description>
                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>Remarks by President Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Leaders discuss Afghanistan, security cooperation and economic development</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>Clinton’s Interview with Katie Couric of CBS Evening News</title>
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                <title>United States Anticipates Smoother Runoff Vote in Afghanistan</title>
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                <title>Obama Examining a Range of Strategies for Afghanistan</title>
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                <title>Clinton’s Interview with George Stephanopoulos of ABC</title>
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                <title>National Security Advisor on Way Forward in South Asia</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
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                <title>Clinton: Afghans Face Critical Moment With Karzai’s Second Term</title>
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                <creator>Sean Maroney</creator>
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                <title>Ambassador Holbrooke Briefs on Situation in Pakistan, Afghanistan</title>
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                <title>Statement by Secretary Clinton on Afghanistan Election</title>
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                <title>Secretaries Clinton, Gates on American Power and Persuasion</title>
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                <title>Secretary Clinton's Interview With Jill Dougherty of CNN </title>
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                <title>Remarks by Clinton with Senior Pakistani Editors in Pakistan</title>
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                <title>President’s National Security Meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan</title>
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                <title>Remarks by Secretary Clinton, Pakistani Foreign Minister Qureshi</title>
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                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>Statements by President Obama and President Medvedev</title>
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                <creator>Terry Somerville</creator>
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                <title>Fact Sheet on Way Forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:37:42 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>United States to send more troops, transfer responsibility to Afghan forces</description>
                <creator>Terry Somerville</creator>
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                <title>Statement on Inaugural U.S. Flight Transiting Russia</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:30:02 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Agreement allows U.S. to transit lethal equipment across Russia’s territory</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>Statement by President Obama on Afghan Elections</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>U.S. welcomes President Karzai’s action to participate in second round</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>Assistant Secretary Gordon on Clinton’s Trip to Europe</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Secretary of state to visit Switzerland, United Kingdom, Ireland and Russia</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>Statement by Secretary Clinton on Afghan Elections</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>Secretary Clinton’s Interview with Andrea Mitchell of NBC</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Answers questions on bomb attack in Peshawar, terrorism, regional issues</description>
                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>Remarks by Clinton before House Hearing on Afghanistan, Pakistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Provides additional details on Obama administration’s strategy in region</description>
                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>Statement on Afghan Legal Professionals Who Will Study in U.S.</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Partnership opportunity for U.S. to support rule of law in Afghanistan</description>
                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>Civilians to Expand U.S. Commitments to Afghanistan and Pakistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Stephen Kaufman</creator>
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                <title>Pakistan Future Has Stronger Promise for Democracy, Analyst Says</title>
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                <creator>Kelly Daniel</creator>
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                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>Obama Facing Critical Decisions in Afghanistan, Pakistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Merle David Kellerhals Jr.</creator>
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                <title>Deputy Secretary Lew on U.S. Civilians Working in Afghanistan</title>
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