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George W. Bush: We will encourage our friends to head south, across the Shamali Plains, but not into the city of Kabul, itself.

On the recordNovember 9, 2001
We will encourage our friends to head south, across the Shamali Plains, but not into the city of Kabul, itself.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks Following Discussions With President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan and an Exchange With Reporters in New York City

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