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Updated November 01, 2009

Clinton Says U.S. Will Support Next Afghan President, After Abdullah Pulls Out

AP

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says that former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah ran "a dignified and constructive campaign" and won the support of the Afghan people. 

WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Hillary 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. 

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.

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