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“Our mission is to go after Al Qaeda, not the Taliban. Right now, they are in Pakistan, not Afghanistan. We should go after them wherever they are.”

Quote by Max Cleland

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Max Cleland is a former American senator known for his active role in politics. Born on August 24, 1942, Cleland served in the Vietnam War before entering politics. He represented Georgia in the U.S. Senate and was known for his work on civil rights, veterans' affairs, and social justice issues. more

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