Secretary Clinton was in Afghanistan to attend President Karzai’s November 19 inauguration ceremony, met with Afghanistan’s leadership, international partners and allies, US troops, staff in Provincial Reconstruction Teams, and Embassy staff. This was the Secretary's fourth trip to Afghanistan, first as Secretary of State.

- Secretary Clinton Remarks at Embassy Meet and Greet, November 18, 2009
- On-The-Record Briefing Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, November 18, 2009