On the recordMarch 24, 2009
The purpose of the surge was to provide breathing space for Iraqis to engage in political reconciliation.
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congress.govThe purpose of the surge was to provide breathing space for Iraqis to engage in political reconciliation.
Dodd discusses the aim of the surge in Iraq to foster political reconciliation.
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