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On the recordApril 15, 2013
The ability of al Qaeda to regenerate would be greater under a losing scenario, is that correct?
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the risk of al Qaeda's resurgence if the U.S. loses in Afghanistan.

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