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“The Afghan - obviously the parties will decide which course of action. The most important there, get a government that is seen as legitimate to the people and has the credibility to be a partner in the effort to secure Afghanistan so it's not a haven for al Qaeda or other type of terrorists or international terrorist organizations.”

Quote by Rahm Emanuel

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Rahm Emanuel is an American politician who served as the 55th Mayor of Chicago from 2011 to 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has a background in politics and business. more

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