So obviously having a strong and credible partner is extremely important to this process.

WHITEHOUSE: 10/14/09: White House Press Briefing

When Ben asked you that question at the top, is he a credible partner, you said he's a legitimate leader.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

Does the President consider President Karzai to be a legitimate, credible partner?

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

We do believe that France can continue to be a credible partner and an important part of the ISAF mission in ways such as training, advising, instructing after their combat -- particularly combat role is concluded.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing on NATO Defense Capabilities

Obviously what we'll begin -- now that we know the government that will lead Afghanistan for the next five years, continue conversations about governance, civil society, and corruption, going forward to ensure that we have a credible partner in our efforts to help secure the country.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

As Petraeus knows, one of the first principles of counter-insurgency doctrine is that any successful campaign must have a credible local partner.

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During his first government, due in large part to the media's delegitimization of the Right in the wake of Rabin's assassination, the media was able to market the PLO as a credible peace partner for Israel.

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Partner capacity can only be sustained over the long-term when partner governments have the political will, absorptive capacity, credible and effective institutions, willingness to independently sustain U.S. investments, an equal stake in the success of security sector initiatives, and policy commitment to security sector reform.

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