On the recordApril 6, 2009
The Taliban were in power when al Qaeda was allowed and invited in to establish the sanctuaries in Afghanistan from which the September 11 attacks were launched.
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Senator Graham emphasizes the Taliban's role in facilitating al Qaeda's presence in Afghanistan.
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