The Taliban have talked about the willingness to negotiate. that they can't win by fighting alone, but they've set the bar very high.
Barack Obama: “The Taliban have talked about the willingness to negotiate. that they can't win by fighting alone, but they've set the…”
On the recordMay 4, 2009
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Commenting on the Taliban's position regarding negotiations and their military strategy.
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