07/13/2011
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"I have a number of concerns about our presence in Iraq at the current time. I don't think that I have a clear understanding of what our mission is there."
"I hope we ask very aggressively and assertively, because of the importance of appropriate partnerships in terms of who contributes to the partnership."
"The new U.S. national strategy, as has been indicated, calls for the increase in our presence and involvement, more involvement in the Asia-Pacific region."
"We ought not to be looking at senior partners-junior partners when it comes to the expenditures or the requirements."