On the recordSeptember 21, 2006
The only thing worse for the U.S. than not killing bin Laden would be losing Musharraf at this point.
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Pervez Musharraf
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transcripts.cnn.comThe only thing worse for the U.S. than not killing bin Laden would be losing Musharraf at this point.
Gary Berntsen emphasizes the importance of Musharraf's leadership in Pakistan for U.S. interests.
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