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Leon Panetta: We have made a terrible commitment in Iraq, in terms of our blood and our treasure.

On the recordDecember 5, 2006
We have made a terrible commitment in Iraq, in terms of our blood and our treasure.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

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Leon Panetta reflects on the sacrifices made in Iraq and the need for a final effort to unify the country.

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