US defends Karzai

The US has virtually defended Hamid Karzai for his 8220;threat8221; to send troops after Taliban militants inside Pakistan, saying the Afghan president had simply the security of his people in mind and the comment was not directed against Islamabad.

8220;I don8217;t think Karzai8217;s comment was a threat. He is dealing with a very difficult situation on his border and is interested in protecting his people from forces who want to attack them,8221; White House Deputy Press Secretary Tony Fratto said.