On the recordJuly 21, 2008
It is true that some of the tribal leaders as well as the local governor in Anbar expressed concerns about a potential precipitous drawdown of U.S.
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Barack Obama acknowledges concerns from tribal leaders in Anbar about the rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops.
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