On the recordJanuary 23, 2007
Somewhat dismaying that only now, after nearly 4 years at war in Iraq, is the United States moving toward a traditional counterinsurgency strategy.
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congress.govSomewhat dismaying that only now, after nearly 4 years at war in Iraq, is the United States moving toward a traditional counterinsurgency strategy.
Critiquing the delayed adoption of a counterinsurgency strategy.
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