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There's no doubt that it's still a dangerous place, Afghanistan. The fortunate thing is that the United States was helping to provide security for Chairman Karzai. And it shows that the United States is committed to that regime.

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Condoleezza Rice
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: November 14
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