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Joe Lieberman: “There is nothing in Iraq that belongs to the United States of America, and we have to have this courage to look at the…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2004
There is nothing in Iraq that belongs to the United States of America, and we have to have this courage to look at the Iraqis when we think they are ready and say: This is now your street to patrol, this is now your city to control; and when they need help, come in and help them.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut
Source
congress.gov
Feb 4, 2004

Editor's note · Context

Discussing U.S. military presence and responsibility in Iraq.

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