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John McCain: The Taliban are going to be a potent and resilient insurgency for a long time.

On the recordApril 29, 2014
The Taliban are going to be a potent and resilient insurgency for a long time.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the enduring threat of the Taliban in Afghanistan.

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