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John McCain: What is beyond debate is that Iraq today is less violent, more democratic, and more prosperous and the United States…

On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
What is beyond debate is that Iraq today is less violent, more democratic, and more prosperous and the United States more deeply engaged there than at any time in recent history.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain challenges Blinken's past assessment of Iraq's stability and U.S. engagement.

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