On the recordAugust 20, 2017
A hasty withdrawal would create a vacuum for terrorists, including ISIS and Al Qaeda, would instantly fill just as happened before Sept. 11.
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Trump warns against the dangers of a quick withdrawal from Afghanistan, citing historical precedents.
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