Tell me a little bit about the Spin Boldak region. This week we heard that three Taliban leaders, three mullahs, decided to join their forces. At least that was the message they sent to the media. The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is porous, particularly because of the tribal zones and so on. Will the additional American troops have a direct impact on the situation? As the election draws near, do you have the feeling that the insurgents are reorganizing and that this could lead to even more difficulties?
On March 9th, 2009. See this statement in context.