John Kerry actually said...

The purpose of our mission, is what the President said it was: To prevent Afghanistan from becoming a safe haven or sanctuary for al-Qaeda.

Clarifies the mission's goal to prevent al-Qaeda's resurgence in Afghanistan.

09/15/2009

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