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Mar292010
Karzai Reluctant To Increase Oversight Within Afghan Government, Says Expert
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According to James Phillips, the Senior Research Fellow for Middle Eastern Affairs at the Heritage Foundation, Afghan President Hamid Karzai has been reluctant to provide oversight within his government.
“The U.S. government has pressed for a stronger Inspector General to be added within the Afghan government,” Phillips told Talk Radio News. “President Karzai has reportedly been dragging his feet in part because he thinks that reflects badly on his government.” (0:23)
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“The U.S. government has pressed for a stronger Inspector General to be added within the Afghan government,” Phillips told Talk Radio News. “President Karzai has reportedly been dragging his feet in part because he thinks that reflects badly on his government.” (0:23)
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