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On the recordFebruary 14, 2007
Across Afghanistan last year the number of roadside bombs almost doubled. Direct fire attacks on international forces almost tripled, and suicide bombings grew nearly fivefold.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

President Bush describes the increasing dangers faced by U.S. forces in Afghanistan.

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