Karzai Must Kick Out 'Cronies' To Succeed, Kerry Says

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 11/06/2009 - 5:10am

When the main challenger to Afghan President Hamid Karzai dropped out of a planned runoff, it did more than end two months of election disputes.

According to Sen. John Kerry, it also gives Karzai a chance to prove his legitimacy — and to become a stronger ally to America.

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