“…from 22 December 2001 when the interim [Afghan] government was installed, through to the [October 9] 2004 presidential elections when turnout was 70 per cent and large numbers of women voted, through even to the provincial elections in the autumn of [September 18] 2005, Afghanistan seemed to be basically on the path to being a better state, despite the constant diversions, excursions and setbacks aplenty.”
– Tony Blair, A Journey, Page 362