Washington (CNN) -- The Obama administration regards the arrest of the Taliban's top military leader as the most significant Taliban capture since the 9/11 attacks, a senior administration official said Tuesday.
In addition, the arrest of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Karachi, Pakistan, represents a new level of cooperation between Pakistani and American forces working to rout the militant group, a key U.S. senator said.
"It's very clear to me that the Pakistanis understand that this fight is for them, and it's a fight for everybody who is going to stand up against terrorism," said Sen. John Kerry, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee who is now meeting with leaders in Asia.
Taliban commander's capture called biggest since 9/11 - CNN.com
In addition, the arrest of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Karachi, Pakistan, represents a new level of cooperation between Pakistani and American forces working to rout the militant group, a key U.S. senator said.
"It's very clear to me that the Pakistanis understand that this fight is for them, and it's a fight for everybody who is going to stand up against terrorism," said Sen. John Kerry, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee who is now meeting with leaders in Asia.
Taliban commander's capture called biggest since 9/11 - CNN.com