The talks between U.S. and Taliban are ` ` a first step in the process '' of reconciliation . But details remain to be worked out about the Taliban disavowing al Qaeda . State Department spokeswoman is asked : ` ` Is Taliban a terrorist organization ? '' ` ` Well , I ' m not sure how they 're defined at this particular moment , '' she responds .
Peace talks between U.S. and Taliban are `` a first step in the process '' of reconciliation . But details remain to be worked out about the Taliban disavowing al Qaeda . State Department spokeswoman is asked : `` Is Taliban a terrorist group ? '' `` Well , I 'm not sure how they 're defined at this particular moment , '' she responds .