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William Cohen: “I find it hard to believe that we have been reduced to a point now where we're asking the Taliban not to attack our…”

On the recordAugust 11, 2021
I find it hard to believe that we have been reduced to a point now where we're asking the Taliban not to attack our embassy.

Editor's note · Context

William Cohen expresses disbelief that the U.S. is in a position of asking the Taliban not to attack its embassy, highlighting the gravity of the situation.

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