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In Kabul, Pentagon chief speaks of 'responsible end' to war

by Lolita C. BaldorRahim Faiez
| March 24, 2021 12:06 AM

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, on his first visit to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief, said Sunday that the Biden administration wants to see “a responsible end” to America's longest war, but the level of violence must decrease for “fruitful" diplomacy to have a chance.

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