Deteriorating situation in Afghanistan prompts Rumsfeld visit

[lovuian]

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan Tuesday to address rising concerns about the country's deteriorating security situation.

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld arrived Tuesday morning in Kabul to meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Rumsfeld told reporters his focus is escalating violence and NATO's growing military role in Afghanistan. He insisted the country's Taliban-led insurgency will be defeated, despite a recent surge in violence.

During a joint press conference, Rumsfeld, without specifically naming Pakistan, blamed much of the violence plaguing Afghanistan on insurgents based across the border.

"There is no question but that there is come cross activity, Taliban and al Qaida, and it is something that needs to be worked on, on both sides of the border," said Rumsfeld.

But he said there has been increased cooperation from Pakistan in containing militants.
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[sam sarrha]

1. so what is he supposed to do about it, do a 'Loaves and Fish's routine

:shrug: walk on water.. if you can find it,,