Afghanistan Video & Audio

“…that the original mission was to get rid of al-Qaeda in in Afghanistan we've done that unfortunately now -- in Pakistan. So the original mission has been. That has been achieved so what we really need to do is figure out. Why are we fighting the Taliban because 25 years ago the parents of the Taliban -- called freedom fighters by Ronald Reagan. Because we were supporting them in the -- war against the Soviets so. I think we really need to sit down and say hey why are we in Afghanistan today. What is the ultimate goal is to prop up the Karzai regime well that should never be Ogilvy was funny and -- what about September 11. Why is it has as a semi website at the Taliban hadn't provided safe haven to al-Qaeda. For the 9/11 attacks the Taliban would be still in control and Afghanistan and improbably would be our allies so you have to separate the Taliban. What happened on 9/11 now as a problem in …”

“…Afghanistan. . Do you think we need to send more troops there how many troops do you think we need to send and what do you think the ultimate goal and -- mission. …”

“…from the immediate decisions pressing on President Obama. Including troop increases for Afghanistan. . One critics ask -- this week was a waste of time and jet fuel the president's advisers shake their -- no. They …”

“…to be seen. And felt in the lives of the people of Afghanistan. . The inauguration of Karzai comes at a critical time just as President Obama. He's making his final decision on whether to send …”

“…let's send it back to their lives with -- abandonment of Afghanistan advance their common enemy. …”

“…for president Karzai's. Government today eight new compact with the people of Afghanistan. . Demonstrate clearly that we're going to have accountability and tangible results. …”

“…decision which is yet to be made on what to do an Afghanistan. . Do you support sending more troops there. …”

“…be surge worked in Iraq and if we've featured work and in Afghanistan as well. And I know that it's it's it's a very tough decision I certainly respect him. Taking the time to do …”

“…I'm Robin -- it's here and now to Afghanistan now where security forces increase patrols and helicopter flyover today. Ahead of tomorrow's inauguration of President Hamid Karzai. Karzai won a second term last month by default after his rival doctor a dual -- pulled out of a reelection. The reelection was scheduled after Karzai's victory in the first round of voting in August was found to be fraudulent. Secretary of state Hillary Clinton arrived in Afghanistan today and will attend tomorrow's ceremony. She'll also meet with the top US military commander there general Stanley the crystal who's asked the White House to commit more troops to the roar. In the meantime Germany has said it will extend its Afghan mission for another year. The -- becoming increasingly unpopular with the German public more than. Thirty German soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan as Taliban militants become more entrenched in the north of the country where the bulk of Germany's troops are stationed. Germany and …”

“…That report from the BBC's Martin patients in Kabul Afghanistan. . We'll housekeeping here just remind you can listen to our shows streamed live on our website here now -- category. Where you …”

“…years old. He died November 4 on a supply mission in western Afghanistan while trying to rescue another soldier in the rough waters of a river that swept away both of them. The procession carrying …”

“…that we've got people that serve -- put toys between Iraq and Afghanistan. . It's so great just were undermanned and no one mobile will post a -- about a. …”

“…country and didn't hesitate to help a fellow soldier in trouble in Afghanistan but. Sadly that would be army sergeant Ben Sherman's last act of heroism and today chairman -- brought his body home to …”

“…paratrooper he died trying to pull a friend from a river and Afghanistan. . His mother did these was there for him again as always. A few more little -- for her big -- His sister …”

“…series of tributes to the fallen soldier. He died last month and Afghanistan. . -- Stanley says he dove into a river trying to save our comrades who was struggling in the rough waters. Today is …”