Strong Afghan Governance Essential To Success, Says USAID Official

Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), said today at a hearing before the House Appropriations Committee that a stronger and less corrupt Afghan governement is neccessary if President Obama’s strategy is to succeed. (0:22)

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Clinton: "Requires a Robust State Department"

By Courtney Ann Jackson-Talk Radio News Service

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses the role of the State Department and USAID in these challenging global times during her testimony about the 2010 budget proposal before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. (1:39)
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U.S. Navy stands ready to help Myanmar

Pentagon press secrtary Geoff Morrell, after describing U.S. military resources including two strike groups and one carrier, 23 helicopters, and 1,800 Marines in the region of Myanmar, says that the U.S. is ready to help if the government of Myanmar asks for assistance. (0:41)
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