06/16/2009
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"I remain concerned that Iraq will not have the training and equipment that it will need to maintain a credible defense after most of our forces leave later this year."
"In December 2009, President Obama committed an additional 30,000 forces to Afghanistan for an extended surge of 18 months."
"Secretary Gates, does the Navy have enough Aegis Class Destroyers to support both MDA and Navy requirements?"
"The U.S. has not ratified the Law of the Sea Treaty while China has continued efforts to assert sovereignty."