Every number that I have heard and been briefed on has stated that at least 5,000 troops would be needed in that area, U.S. troops, to prevent what has already been a very volatile area and if we weren't there, there probably would have been conflict.
McCain argues for the necessity of U.S. troop presence to avoid conflict in Iraq.
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