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While the short-term political downside of withdrawing the 3,500 remaining US soldiers appears minimal, Biden's move is not without risk. If the Taliban takes power and cracks down on women's rights, or if the nation once again becomes a haven for extremist militants, the American public could hold Biden responsible - and today's critics will have new ammunition.


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