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On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
What incentive can the Taliban possibly have to negotiate meaningfully with the Afghanistan Government or with us when they know that the United States is leaving regardless?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain questions the Taliban's motivation to negotiate due to U.S. withdrawal plans.

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