If we can't understand the Afghan family, we can't understand Afghanistan.

- Asne Seierstad

Jihad is the Afghan bling.

- Aman Mojadidi

The fact is that Iran doesn't want to see the Taliban come back any more than do most Afghan citizens.

- David Petraeus

Protecting Afghan civilians is the cornerstone of our mission.

- John R. Allen

There is no Afghan Awakening Movement.

- Richard Engel