Barack Obama: “These military operations will be limited in their scope and duration…”

On the recordAugust 7, 2014

These military operations will be limited in their scope and duration as necessary to protect American personnel in Iraq.

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Democratic · Illinois

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Letter to Congressional Leaders Reporting on the Commencement of Military Operations in Iraq

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