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John Kerry: “In no way should our enduring commitment be misunderstood as a desire by America or our allies to occupy Afghanistan…”

On the recordJune 7, 2011
In no way should our enduring commitment be misunderstood as a desire by America or our allies to occupy Afghanistan against the will of its people.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Kerry clarifies that U.S. presence in Afghanistan is not for occupation.

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