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

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<strong>Oct. 20:</strong> Sen. John Kerry (from left), U.N. envoy Kai Eide and Afghan President Hamid Karzai discuss plans for a runoff against his main rival, Abdullah Abdullah. Karzai called the vote a &quot;step forward&quot; for democracy in the troubled country, but Abdullah later pulled out of the runoff before the vote was held, claiming it would be tainted. (AFP/Getty Images)
Oct. 20: Sen. John Kerry (from left), U.N. envoy Kai Eide and Afghan President Hamid Karzai discuss plans for a runoff against his main rival, Abdullah Abdullah. Karzai called the vote a "step forward" for democracy in the troubled country, but Abdullah later pulled out of the runoff before the vote was held, claiming it would be tainted. (AFP/Getty Images)

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