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Leon Panetta: I privately and publicly advocated for a residual force that could provide training and security for Iraq's military.

On the recordJanuary 18, 2021
I privately and publicly advocated for a residual force that could provide training and security for Iraq's military.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta expressed concern over Iraq's stability and advocated for a residual U.S. force.

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