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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congress.govJoe Biden: “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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