Famous quote by Colin Powell

We all hoped in 2001 that we could put in place an Afghan government under President Karzai that would be able to contro

"We all hoped in 2001 that we could put in place an Afghan government under President Karzai that would be able to control the country, make sure al-Qaeda didn't come back, and make sure the Taliban wasn't resurging. It didn't work out"

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This quote by Colin Powell shows the hope and optimism of the global community in 2001 when the Afghan government was developed under President Karzai. The hope was that the brand-new government would have the ability to manage the country, avoid al-Qaeda from returning, and stop the Taliban from resurging. Regrettably, this hope was not recognized and the Taliban and al-Qaeda have actually continued to be a major risk in Afghanistan. This quote serves as a suggestion of the problems of establishing a stable federal government in a country that has been afflicted by conflict for years. It likewise acts as a tip of the requirement for continued international support and engagement in Afghanistan in order to ensure that the nation can achieve peace and stability.

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Colin Powell

This quote is written / told by Colin Powell somewhere between April 5, 1937 and today. He was a famous Statesman from USA. The author also have 48 other quotes.
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