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Joe Biden: “While the day will come when Iraq's vast natural wealth can fully finance its security and investment needs, and when…”

On the recordNovember 19, 2010
While the day will come when Iraq's vast natural wealth can fully finance its security and investment needs, and when its civilian institutions no longer require such intensive support, it has not yet arrived.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Biden emphasizes the need for continued U.S. support in Iraq despite economic challenges.

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