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Lynn C. Woolsey: “But there is one thing we have not talked about that, every single time I am interviewed, somebody says: But…”

On the recordJanuary 11, 2007
But there is one thing we have not talked about that, every single time I am interviewed, somebody says: But Congresswoman, what will happen to the Iraqi people if the United States leaves? My answer is asking them a question right back: Have you not paid attention to what is happening to the Iraqi people right now with our very presence? It is my opinion, and my belief, and I know that I am right, when the United States Army military leaves Iraq, the insurgency will calm down. The United States then is responsible to work internationally to help Iraq rebuild its country, invest in its infrastructure, invest in its economy, invest in its education and help their people with getting their feet back on the ground. And I will end by just saying this. The United States is not going to determine the fate of Iraq. Only the Iraqis will determine their fate.
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Lynn C. Woolsey
California
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Discussing the impact of U.S. military presence on the Iraqi people and the future of Iraq.

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