And as a result of the United States military, Taliban no longer is in existence.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims the Taliban no longer exists due to US military actions.
- In plain terms
- The Taliban no longer exists because of the US military.
- What can you take from it?
- Military action can remove hostile groups.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you declare victory?
- What defines existence?
Another view
It may be factually inaccurate as the Taliban persisted.
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