Barack Obama actually said...

Our purpose is clear. By preventing the Taliban from re-establishing a stranglehold over the Afghan people, we will deny al Qaeda the safe haven that served as the launching pad for 9/11.

Context

Obama outlines the U.S. purpose in Afghanistan regarding the Taliban and al Qaeda.

01/26/2011

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