Joe Biden said "The idea that we can wipe out every vestige of Iran's influence in Iraq is a fantasy." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 24, 2012

The idea that we can wipe out every vestige of Iran's influence in Iraq is a fantasy.

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Biden emphasizes the enduring influence of Iran in Iraq despite U.S. military presence.

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