And,as for sending a message aimed at us, Davies says they probably don't even know we're here.

VOA: standard.2010.04.16

"Well,I think the message from the United States personally coming here will obviously be a positive impact,in the sense that President Obama's administration is deeply concerned about the displaced people,".

VOA: standard.2009.06.03

"It will also I think send a clear message that our goal here ultimately has to be for the Afghan people to be able to be in a position to provide their own security, and that the United States cannot be engaged in an open-ended commitment,".

VOA: standard.2009.11.13