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“But here too it should be noted that the President's approach was to first ask the repressive and brutal Taliban to surrender Osama bin Laden to us, and only after that government refused to do that did we invade.”

Quote by Barney Frank

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Barney Frank was a distinguished U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, serving for 32 years. He was a leading advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, financial regulation, and economic equality. Frank was a pivotal figure in the 2008 financial crisis and played a crucial role in the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. more

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