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Jeanne Shaheen: most Afghans don't want to see the Taliban return.

On the recordMay 2, 2011
most Afghans don't want to see the Taliban return.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen emphasizes Afghan opposition to the Taliban's return.

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