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“Winning in Afghanistan is having a country that is stable enough to ensure that there is no safe haven for Al Qaida or for a militant Taliban that welcomes Al Qaida. That's really the measure of success for the United States.”

Quote by Leon Panetta

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Leon Panetta is a former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, born on June 28, 1938. He has extensive experience in politics and intelligence, holding multiple government positions. more

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