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John McCain: Ensuring the final defeat of al Qaeda in Iraq, continuing to improve security for the Iraqi people in cooperation with…

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
Ensuring the final defeat of al Qaeda in Iraq, continuing to improve security for the Iraqi people in cooperation with the Iraqi Army and police, and supporting conditions that will guarantee the success of Iraq's fragile democracy are essential.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Highlights key objectives for U.S. involvement in Iraq to ensure security and democracy.

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