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Leon Panetta: “I believe some U.S. military personnel would be appropriate to support Iraq's continuing needs and enduring U.S.…”

On the recordApril 14, 2011
I believe some U.S. military personnel would be appropriate to support Iraq's continuing needs and enduring U.S. national interests.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta discusses the need for ongoing U.S. military presence in Iraq post-2011.

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