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    "Karzai is corrupt, ok," Kouchner said, adding: "We have to legitimise him," so that NATO will ultimately be able to leave Afghanistan. Although western governments have become increasingly disenchanted with Karzai since the summer's fraud-marred election, this direct personal attack on the Afghan president is one of the strongest criticisms yet. Kouchner also said that the NATO alliance in Afghanistan was "not working at all". "What is the goal? What is the road? And in the name of what? ... In Europe we are acting and fighting and going to war, but we are not talking to one another, and it's shameful." The outspoken French foreign minister also questioned Washington's strategy. Full Article at Webindia123
    What is the goal? What is the road? And in the name of what? ... In Europe we are acting and fighting and going to war, but we are not talking to one another, and it's shameful.
    Bernard Kouchner – Bernard Kouchner SOURCE: Webindia123 3 weeks ago
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Karzai is corrupt, says French foreign minister
  1. Where are the Americans? It begins to be a problem ... We need to talk to one another as allies.
    SOURCE: Webindia123 3 weeks ago
  2. We have to legitimise him
    Bernard Kouchner – Bernard Kouchner SOURCE: Webindia123 3 weeks ago

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