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To the conclusion weve come to. its not that the democratic party consists of angels, but the republican party. >> i think even the democrats would agree with you. thomas, democrats under the presidents of clinton and obama by contrast have become the sent tryst protectors of the government willing to trim retirement and health benefits in order tord maintain the governments commitments in the face of global economic challenges. not something a lot of republicans credit the democrats with doing ...

His family. he was looking for a better life and an ability to pursue his studies at a university and he wanted those who alledgedly did him harm torl be brought to justice. and everything that has been discussed with the chinese government suggests thattern theyve made commitments to do just that. so were watching this very carefully. we have said that we will be in contact with him in the days ahead, in the months ahead, in the years ahead and we intend to do just that. >> tony blinken, thank ...

>> the presidents remarks followed the signing of a 10-year strategic partnership agreement with hamid karzai that establishes the framework for u.s. involvement in the country withdrawal of -- >> how do you get into a 10-year agreement with that guy? oh, wait a second, we just did. >> the agreement will provide -- >> actually, its a 20-year agreement. soon to be a 30-year agreement. >> it will provide u.s. economic and social aide through 2024, security assistance and training to afghan forces ...

Third, we are building an enduring partnership. the agreement we sign today sends a clear message to the afghan people. as you stand up, you will not stand alone. it establishes the bases for our cooperation over the next decade, including shared commitments to combat terrorism and strengthen democratic institutions. it supports afghan efforts to advance development and dignity for their people. and it includes afghan commitments to transparency and accountability and protect the human right of ...

Attack that killed seven people. >> thats right. and i think we need to remember, yes, weve been there ten years, 11 years. its the longest war by almost any definition. but we should also remember that we made certain commitments, we made sacrifices as a nation both in terms of lives and money, and i think it is dangerous to rush to the exits in an election season. and im not saying thats what the presidents doing because i dont think thats what hes doing. but what i worry about is that having ...

Saw the our assistance. we provide provided the assi assistance and now of course, he is has left the embassy and he has worked with the chinese government tough ensure that some commitments that he saw the will be kept. so, i dont know see this as repeating itself. again, i think the result that we have is one thats consistent with what mr. chen was seeking, consistent our values and consistent with the kind of cooperation weve tried to build with beijing. >> and tony, if he decides, if we asce...

His remarks followed the signing of a ten-year strategic partnership agreement with president karzai that establishes the framework for u.s. involvement in the country after the withdrawal of american troops in 2014. thats another decade after 2014. the agreement will provide u.s. social and economic aid through the year 2024, although we dont know quite how much yet. security assistance and training to afghan forces and assurances that permanent u.s. military bases would not be built in the cou...

Also be there. to julians point, gingrichs 4.3 in debt, also -- just by the way he also owes about a million dollars to moeby dick airways specifically. given what he said about mitt romney, is romney minded to pay off that debt to help them? >> there is some indication that the r & c or the romney campaign will help relieve him of some of that debt if he comes on and endorses. >> even after he called mitt romney a liar, a man who had no core, no commitments? >> i think for either mitt romney or...

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americas longest running war after a trip to afghanistan by president obama. the unannounced visit to kabul was full of secrecy and symbolism, be but not very many specifics. a tough reminder that theres a long way to go in that country. suicide car bomber and taliban militants disguised attacked a housing compound. nick paton walsh is live with us. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. it appears the suicide bomber drove a car full of explosives into whats known as the green villag...