President Obama (Dec. 1): "Our friends have fought and bled and died alongside us in Afghanistan. Now, we must come together to end this war successfully. For what’s at stake is not simply a test of NATO’s credibility â€" what’s

Dec. 1): On World AIDS Day, we honor the millions of people around the world who have been impacted by the AIDS epidemic - those who are living with HIV, those we have lost, and the caregivers, families, friends and

Spokesman Kelly (Dec. 1): "This is not just a U.S. effort. It’s an international effort, and we all share common goals, and we see a common threat of â€" in Afghanistan." -Full Text

Dec. 1): The Administration is strongly committed to continued U.S. global leadership in eliminating the humanitarian risks posed by landmines. -Full Text -Fact Sheet: U.S. Leadership in Humanitarian Mine Action