On the recordAugust 20, 2009
Our only interest was the result fairly, accurately reflecting the will of the Afghan people.
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presidency.ucsb.eduBarack Obama: “Our only interest was the result fairly, accurately reflecting the will of the Afghan people.”
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Remarks on the Presidential and Provincial Elections in Afghanistan and an Exchange With Reporters
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