When you say things like, 'We have to wipe out the Taliban,' what does that mean? The Taliban is not a fixed number of people. The Taliban is an ideology that has sprung out of a history that, you know, America created anyway.

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This quote emphasizes that the Taliban cannot be seen as just a fixed group of individuals but rather as an ideology that has emerged from a history influenced by America. Merely attempting to eradicate the Taliban without understanding its roots and addressing the underlying issues may be ineffective. It underscores the importance of comprehending the complexities of conflict and acknowledging the historical factors that contribute to the existence and persistence of such ideologies.

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