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“Who was it in Afghanistan who screwed up in Tora Bora and let bin Laden escape? It was the Bush Administration. Who leached all the resources, military and civil, from Afghanistan, creating the instability that we see there today in order to prepare for the misbegotten invasion of Iraq? It was the Bush administration. If there's a terrorist problem today, who is responsible now? Bush has not done the job.”

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Sidney Blumenthal
Sidney Blumenthal

Sidney Blumenthal is a prominent American journalist known for his extensive career in political reporting and commentary. Born on November 6, 1948, he has made significant contributions to the field of journalism with his insightful analysis and reporting on American politics. more

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