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John McCain: “I have no reason for optimism that, if the Taliban were left in control, that al Qaeda would not move back in.”

On the recordMarch 22, 2010
I have no reason for optimism that, if the Taliban were left in control, that al Qaeda would not move back in.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain expresses concern over Taliban regaining power and al Qaeda's resurgence.

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