On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
The current security agreement gives us the right to defend ourselves and Iraqi forces all the way through our drawdown.
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congress.govThe current security agreement gives us the right to defend ourselves and Iraqi forces all the way through our drawdown.
Panetta discusses the security agreement for U.S. forces during Iraq withdrawal.
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