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“The problem is, you have to look at Afghanistan also in a global context where we've canceled basically our missile defense system undercutting the Czech Republic in Poland. We've I think not dealt with Iran with the kind of resolve that would show that we understand the nature of that threat.”

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Rahm Emanuel

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

“I hope President [Hamid] Karzai understands that our national security interests don't depend entirely on his decision there whether to allow a recount. Obviously the legitimacy of that government is an important component of it. My point is it shouldn't be the lynch pin for us deciding whether we're going to protect our national security interests in that region.”

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Author:Rahm Emanuel

“I should say the leadership's proposal in the Senate and the House are very unpopular. And when people realize it will raise taxes, raise their insurance premiums cost and explode the deficit, they think twice about it.”

People Thinking Should House Realizing Cost Taxes Raises Senate Deficit Proposal Think Twice

Author:Rahm Emanuel

“I think the most important thing for us to make judgments about is what can we really do? What can we achieve?”

Thinking Important Achieve Judgment Important Things

Author:Rahm Emanuel

“We need to deal with the problem of al Qaeda, make sure that they can't have a sanctuary in Afghanistan and guarantee that we have regional stabilization and particularly focused on Pakistan.”

Needs Problem Deals Focused Guarantees Als Afghanistan Pakistan Sanctuary Al Qaeda Guarantees That

Author:Rahm Emanuel