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Joe Biden: “Afghanistan is the first test in the global war on terrorism, and we cannot fail.”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2003
Afghanistan is the first test in the global war on terrorism, and we cannot fail.
Said by
Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware
Source
congress.gov
Feb 12, 2003

Editor's note · Context

Biden emphasizes the importance of success in Afghanistan for U.S. security.

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