10-F-1254_Corruption_in_Afghanistan.pdf

-~ THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE 1000 DEFENSE PENTAGON WASHINGTON, OC 20301-1000 MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Corruption in Afghanistan (U) 10 - F-1254 Doc 2 JUL 7 2005 ~As we move toward the Afghan parliamentary elections in September, I believe we need to discuss with President K.arzai some themes we think that need to be explained. One that should be high on the list is the problem of corruption. ~ The perception and/or reality of corruption (both of which exist): • • • undermine pub...