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Leon Panetta: I think there will be a continuing threat.

On the recordNovember 14, 2011
I think there will be a continuing threat.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta acknowledges ongoing threats to Iraq's stability from external influences.

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