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“It is precisely the kind of action the Taliban uses and could cause significant problems. “ Gen. David H. Petraeus, denouncing plans by a Florida church to burn copies of the Koran this weekend, saying it could endanger U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Tuesday, Sep. 07, 2010

Open quoteIt is precisely the kind of action the Taliban uses and could cause significant problems.Close quote

  • DAVID PETRAEUS,
  • U.S. commander in Afghanistan, denouncing plans by a Florida church to burn copies of the Koran on Sept. 11, saying it could endanger U.S. troops overseas
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