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Mark Begich: “What steps are you taking to enable Iraq to defend itself from external threats?”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
What steps are you taking to enable Iraq to defend itself from external threats?
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Mark Begich
Democratic · Alaska

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Senator Begich questions General Petraeus about enhancing Iraq's defense capabilities.

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