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TILLERSON: "It is very difficult for many of our aid workers to operate in Afghanistan. So as the security environment improves, we expect to -- to adopt a different approach as to how we deliver on the development and assistance that supports the Afghan government in their reforms as well. I think the president was clear, this entire effort is intended to put pressure on the Taliban to have the Taliban understand you will not win a battlefield victory. We may not win one but neither will you. And so at some point, we have to come to the negotiating table and find a way to bring this to an end."