WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says it's up to Afghan officials to decide the way ahead after the top challenger to President Hamid Karzai pulled out of next weekend's runoff election.
Clinton said in a statement released by the State Department on Sunday that former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah ran "a dignified and constructive campaign" and won the support of the Afghan people.
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She said the U.S. will support the next Afghan president and the Afghan people. She said they are seeking a better future and deserve one.
Clinton said Afghan officials must conclude the electoral process in a way that's in line with the Afghan constitution.
The statement was released while Clinton was traveling in Morocco.
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