But he says the violence will not deter international efforts to bring security to the country.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19

"We have lost forces that are fighting in order to bring security for Afghanistan.

VOA: standard.2009.11.07

President Obama,in late March, outlined a comprehensive plan to defeat the Taliban and al-Qaida in order to bring security to Afghanistan and to construct a civil infrastructure.

VOA: standard.2009.09.04

"We have two countries in Lebanon and Bosnia who have been through conflict and can bring their own national experiences to the Security Council."

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

But the president also said the United States will lead an international effort to bring more civilian assistance to Afghanistan, to train the country's new security forces and to improve security for the Afghan people, partly by sending more U.S.troops.

VOA: standard.2009.03.27

"He wants to have a thorough discussion with the president and the rest of the national security team about whether that does remain the best way to pursue our enemies in Afghanistan, and ultimately bring a level of peace and security there, so that it no longer poses a threat to us,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.01

But at the same time,Admiral Mullen, who is Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, expressed confidence that with a solid Afghan partner, an increase in U.S.forces can bring a measure of security and stability to Afghanistan within a few years, as the 2007/2008 "surge" helped provide an opportunity for Iraq to move forward in a more secure environment.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04