“In 2003, the U.S. invaded Iraq, and the Bush…” — Sidebar at 15:18
“In 2003, the U.S. invaded Iraq, and the Bush administration redirected its resources and attention away from Afghanistan. Bush wanted to hand over a majority of the Afghan effort to NATO and other international allies. But on the ground, it was becoming clear that the Taliban was preparing to come back.”
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