the Taliban is now in control of Afghanistan. And in many ways, whether the Taliban cooperate or not could determine the fate of those U.S. citizens who are remaining, as well as those Afghans who fought alongside of us.
Leon Panetta: “the Taliban is now in control of Afghanistan. And in many ways, whether the Taliban cooperate or not could determine the…”
On the recordAugust 23, 2021
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Panetta discusses the implications of the Taliban's control over Afghanistan on the fate of U.S. citizens and Afghan allies.
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