Barack Obama: “We've heard from the Iraqis that we've been talking to that there's a…”

On the recordJuly 3, 2010

We've heard from the Iraqis that we've been talking to that there's a strong desire for the United States across the board to remain engaged in Iraq.

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Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on the Vice President's Trip to Iraq

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