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Lloyd Austin: “Yes, I would recommend approval for a request for U.S. forces that would mitigate the most significant gaps in Iraqi…”

On the recordFebruary 2, 2011
Yes, I would recommend approval for a request for U.S. forces that would mitigate the most significant gaps in Iraqi military capabilities.
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Lloyd Austin
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Austin supports continued U.S. military presence to address gaps in Iraqi military capabilities.

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