On the recordDecember 31, 2007
The idea that we can wipe out every vestige of Iran's influence in Iraq is a fantasy. Like it or not, Iran is a major regional power and it shares a long border and a long history with Iraq.
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Biden emphasizes the enduring influence of Iran in Iraq.
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