U.S. National Security Advisor General Jim Jones, center, meets Afghan presidential candidates, from right to left, Ashraf Ghani, a former finance minister, Abdullah Abdullah, a former foreign minister and Mirwais Yasini, a former deputy speaker of parliament at the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Jones, President Barack Obama's national security adviser insisted Tuesday that the U.S. is staying out of Afghanistan's upcoming presidential race _ a common refrain among officials seeking to allay suspicions that Washington controls Afghan politics. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

U.S. National Security Advisor General Jim Jones, center, meets Afghan presidential candidates, from right to left, Ashraf Ghani, a former finance minister, Abdullah Abdullah, a former foreign minister and Mirwais Yasini, a former deputy speaker of parliament at the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Jones, President Barack Obama's national security adviser insisted Tuesday that the U.S. is staying out of Afghanistan's upcoming presidential race _ a common refrain among officials seeking to allay suspicions that Washington controls Afghan politics.

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  6. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 28: U.S. National Security Advisor General James Jones introduces North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen before he addresses the future of the mission in Afghanistan during a forum at the Atlantic Council September 28, 2009 in Washington, DC. Former Prime Minister of Denmark, Rasmussen addressed the debate in the U.S. about the way forward in Afghanistan as many European allies are wavering in their commitment to ISAF.
  7. KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - AUGUST 15: Afghan presidential candidate Dr Ashraf Ghani arrives back in Kabul to after campaigning at a rally in Kabul on August 15, 2009 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghanistan's presidential elections are to be held on August 20. Dr Ghani is considered is one of the top 5 presidential contenders, but unlikely to win.
  8. KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN - AUGUST 15: Afghan presidential candidate Dr Ashraf Ghani arrives to campaign at a rally on August 15, 2009 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Afghanistan's presidential elections are to be held on August 20. Dr Ghani is considered is one of the top 5 presidential contenders, but unlikely to win.
  9. KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN - AUGUST 15: Afghan presidential candidate Dr Ashraf Ghani arrives to campaign at a rally on August 15, 2009 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Afghanistan's presidential elections are to be held on August 20. Dr Ghani is considered is one of the top 5 presidential contenders, but unlikely to win.
  10. KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN - AUGUST 15: Afghan presidential candidate Dr Ashraf Ghani addresses supporters as he campaigns during a rally on August 15, 2009 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Afghanistan's presidential elections are to be held on August 20. Dr Ghani is considered is one of the top 5 presidential contenders but not likely to win.
  11. KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN - AUGUST 15: Afghan presidential candidate Dr Ashraf Ghani looks on as he campaigns during a rally on August 15, 2009 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Afghanistan's presidential elections are to be held on August 20. Dr Ghani is considered is one of the top 5 presidential contenders but not likely to win.
  12. KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN - AUGUST 15: Afghan presidential candidate Dr Ashraf Ghani campaigns during a rally on August 15, 2009 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Afghanistan's presidential elections are to be held on August 20. Dr Ghani is considered is one of the top 5 presidential contenders but not likely to win.
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