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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.

Rahm Emanuel

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Rahm Emanuel
Age: 64
Born: 1959
Born: November 29
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