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Leon Panetta: I believe that the Iraqis are capable of preventing terrorist organizations from taking root in Iraq.

On the recordNovember 14, 2011
I believe that the Iraqis are capable of preventing terrorist organizations from taking root in Iraq.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

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Panetta asserts that Iraqis can prevent the growth of terrorist organizations.

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