John Kerry: “We respect Afghans' proud history of independence, and we do not seek…”

On the recordJune 7, 2011

We respect Afghans' proud history of independence, and we do not seek any permanent American military bases in their country.

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Kerry acknowledges Afghan independence and rejects permanent U.S. military bases.

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