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On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
The Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) are not yet fully capable of protecting themselves from external threats.
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Mark Begich
Democratic · Alaska

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Senator Begich highlights the inadequacy of Iraqi forces in self-defense.

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