"We need to ensure improved security conditions in the south in order to carry out an effective counter-narcotics strategy in Helmand and Kandahar provinces,".

VOA: standard.2009.03.27

We need sustainable energy security that includes diversification of supplies and transit routes,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

We need Afghan security forces that are able to defend their own country.

VOA: standard.2009.10.21

So we need to do that for the sake of peace and security,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.20

"And I emphasize in particular the need that we have for such troops in order to partner better and mentor the Afghan national security forces as they grow."

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

"We need to learn from this episode and act quickly to fix the flaws in our system because our security is at stake and lives are at stake,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.29

"I think that more troops are certainly needed, particularly to do one thing we need to build up the Afghan security forces quickly both the army and the police.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

"We need a more comprehensive approach and we need therefore a new concordant spanning economic development, strengthening institutions, improved security through deeper cooperation on both counter-terrorism and other issues,"

VOA: standard.2009.05.13

"In a broader sense we need to empower our tribal communities with the means to determine their own destiny, their livelihood, their own security and above all their dignity and self respect."

VOA: standard.2009.11.04