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Mike McCaul: Well, then al-Qaeda took root, and the Taliban made a partnership with al-Qaeda.

On the recordMarch 27, 2017
Well, then al-Qaeda took root, and the Taliban made a partnership with al-Qaeda.
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Mike McCaul
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the consequences of leaving Afghanistan after the Soviet conflict.

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