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But the point is, we're not there to save the Karzais. We're there to prevent terrorism here in the United States.

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Gergen emphasizes the primary goal of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan is to prevent terrorism, not to support the Karzai family.

10/27/2009

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David  Gergen
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usa, Massachusetts

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Born5/9/1942

Died7/10/2025 (aged 83)

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