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Chuck Hagel Denies American Involvement With The Taliban

by KREX News Room
by Jacklyn Thrapp

Story Created: Mar 11, 2013 at 4:12 AM MDT

Story Updated: Mar 11, 2013 at 7:20 AM MDT

KABUL, Afghanistan Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has accused the United States of working with the Taliban to undermine the Aafghan government.

Karzai made the comments before a meeting with Chuck Hagel, the new U.S. Secretary of Defense.

A joint press conference with Karzai and Hagel scheduled for after their meeting was canceled.

Officials it was because of "security concerns" and it had nothing to do with Karzai's accusations.

Hagel denies any American involvement with the Taliban.

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Ben Stein said on Monday, Mar 11 at 10:03 PM

Go get 'em, Chuck! Karzai is a hammer head who would have been slaughtered a long time ago if it wasn't for the U.S. He must want more $$$.

Disgusted said on Monday, Mar 11 at 11:55 AM

I would believe the gaff-o-matic. He tends to speak his mind no matter what the consequences are.

Floyd said on Monday, Mar 11 at 9:17 AM

Bidon tells us that the taliban are our friends, hagel says we aren't, who do we believe anymore?

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