Afghanistan People
American Assistance to the People of Afghanistan
From delivering 2.4 million humanitarian food rations worth $10 million to rebuilding 61 schools, American military personnel are helping the people of Afghanistan. Their efforts also include 10 water projects, digging a total of 83 wells that benefit 260,000 people. 15 Hospitals and medical facilities have been repaired that benefit 526,000 Afghans. 8 road and bridge projects are underway. Voice of America and the Afghan Information Ministry, with $10 million from DoD, are installing radio transmitters to rebuild the national radio network. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Transcript: Bush Pledges Multifaceted U.S. Support for Afghanistan
PRESIDENT BUSH: Steve, I have made my position very clear, and that is my job is to pick people who will interpret the Constitution, not use the bench from which to write law. That's what I campaigned on. I said, if I'm the President, I will pick people who do that. I said, I'll pick people who are -- will bring great credit to the bench. And that's exactly what I've done, consistent with judicial philosophy in my picks, as well as the character of the people I pick. And I expect them to get an up or down vote. That's what I expect. And I think the American people expect that, as well. People ought to have a fair hearing and they ought to get an up or down vote on the floor. ... [Read More]
Afghanistan
In July, HRW released a report titled "Killing You is a Very Easy Thing for Us" which described numerous cases of local militia arresting, beating, and holding people for ransom, especially in the southeastern part of the country. The report cited a case in early April in which a resident of Jalalabad reported that local police beat his cousin while in custody. The resident said his cousin was "brought to Darunta Dam [a hydro-electric dam on the western side of Jalalabad], and he told us that they held him over the side of the dam by his feet and threatened him to make him sign a paper admitting that he had committed a crime." In August, a Ministry of Interior investigation into disappearances in Herat found signs of recent torture with electric cables on the feet, legs, and ears of some prisoners. ... [Read More]
United States – European Union Support for Afghanistan
The United States and the European Union are jointly committed to the reconstruction of Afghanistan and share a vision for an Afghanistan that is prosperous, democratic, self-governing and respectful of human rights. The U.S. has committed over $2.0 billion in assistance to the people of Afghanistan since 2001. ... $6 million to assist the Afghan people in managing the water system; $15 million to restore irrigation systems and other essential services;6,100 water projects (including wells, springs, irrigation canals, urban water systems, dams, and culverts).Afghan National Army ... [Read More]
President Welcomes Afghan President Karzai to the White House
PRESIDENT BUSH: Steve, I have made my position very clear, and that is my job is to pick people who will interpret the Constitution, not use the bench from which to write law. That's what I campaigned on. I said, if I'm the President, I will pick people who do that. I said, I'll pick people who are -- will bring great credit to the bench. And that's exactly what I've done, consistent with judicial philosophy in my picks, as well as the character of the people I pick. And I expect them to get an up or down vote. That's what I expect. And I think the American people expect that, as well. People ought to have a fair hearing and they ought to get an up or down vote on the floor. ... [Read More]
Nomination to be Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
One lesson that I would take with me from Baghdad is the decisive importance of working closely with local leaders, of consulting with them, listening to them and empowering them. If confirmed, I would look forward to working closely with President Karzai, a visionary leader with a clear mandate to lead his people toward a brighter future as a constitutional democracy. I would also take with me a deep appreciation for the sacrifices and skills of the American men and women serving on the front lines – both in and out of uniform – and I would make it a priority to ensure that they receive all the support they deserve. Thirdly, I would take with me an appreciation of the importance of teamwork – with military and civilian branches of the Administration working seamlessly and in regular consultation with the Congress. Above all, I pledge that I will do all in my power to keep the people in my charge safe and their morale high. ... [Read More]
Afghanistan: Seeds of Hope
The United States and the rest of the international community joined with the Afghan people in this historic renewal. We are committed to helping the Afghans themselves build their country into a prosperous, democratic, independent and peaceful nation that fully respects human rights. ... Whether on a busy street in Kabul or at an irrigation dam in rural Pulimattak, the Afghan people are looking forward to a new beginning for their country, after more than two decades of destruction and conflict. ... [Read More]
Joint Declaration of the United States-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership
Afghanistan expresses the profound gratitude of the Afghan people to the people of the United States of America. Thanks to the generosity of the American people and U.S. leadership, this extraordinary effort has enabled the Afghan people to regain hope and confidence and to renew their vision for achieving prosperity and peace. ... Since the fall of the Taliban regime in December 2001, the United States and Afghanistan have made great progress in the pursuit of common strategic objectives. Together we have disrupted international terrorist networks and worked to ensure that Afghanistan will never again be a safe haven for terrorists. The United States has supported the Afghan people as they have established a moderate, representative government. During this time, the U.S. Government and the American people have demonstrated a commitment to an Afghanistan that is democratic, free, and able to provide for its own security. ... [Read More]
Afghanistan (04/05)
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Democratic Afghanistan - US Department of State
The Afghan people will take another major step towards institutionalizing democratic governance when they vote in parliamentary elections scheduled for April 2005. ... MM/DD/YYYYTITLE06/24/2005 U.N. Official Says More Funding Needed for Afghan Elections12/27/2004 [Read More]
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