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Jon Kyl: “What I am saying is the primary conflict that concerns the United States of America forces right now is defeating al…”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2007
What I am saying is the primary conflict that concerns the United States of America forces right now is defeating al- Qaida in Iraq and the conflicts that al-Qaida in Iraq have instigated, which include conflicts between Sunnis and Shias.
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Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the primary conflict involving U.S. forces in Iraq.

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