And the narrative for the Taliban that they can wait us out is a flawed narrative. I think that the unambiguous international support for Afghanistan has been a very powerful message. You know, that was the message that came out of the NATO summit. We will not abandon Afghanistan.

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Early life and education
Allen was born in Fort Belvoir Virginia. Krulak ultimately serving as his military secretary. S.

John R. As of January 22 2013 the Pentagon’s inspector general has cleared Allen of any wrongdoing following an investigation.