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September 27, 2004: Bush Says ‘Taliban No Longer Is in Existence’

2004-09-27

President Bush, campaigning for reelection, says in a speech, “And as a result of the United States military, Taliban no longer is in existence. And the people of Afghanistan are now free.” [White House, 9/27/2004]