Said, even if Taliban and AG not there, the humanitarian needs would make for a challenging foreign policy. Obama policy is to fight AQ and avoid the destabilization of Pakistan. What is the real impact of the Taliban taking over in Afghanistan on Pakistan. Would it be an existential threat to Pakistan. Crocker - says that we have seen an increasing militancy and the fear that is becoming an existential threat. He then said that they fear US leaving as we did in past - Kerry referred to Kerry/Lugar saying there is no intention to abandon them. Asks about Steward's comment yesterday that our effort could be disturbing to Pakistan. Said no one in Pakistan thought we should leave. Kerry - not speaking of a complete withdrawal - rather there is a question of what we should be doing.
Kerry says he thinks Obama's position is counter-terrorism in Afghanistan and stabilization in Pakistan.
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