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On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
The destabilization of the first set of civilian elections to peacefully transfer power was their top objective.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine discussed the Taliban's motives during the 2014 Afghan elections.

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