On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
I believe that if Prime Minister Maliki and the Iraqi Government requests that we maintain a presence there, that ought to be seriously considered by the President.
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congress.govLeon Panetta: “I believe that if Prime Minister Maliki and the Iraqi Government requests that we maintain a presence there, that ought…”
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Panetta supports considering a U.S. military presence in Iraq if requested by the Iraqi government.
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