On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
America has both a moral obligation and a responsibility for security that demands we confront Iraq's humanitarian crisis.
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congress.govBarack Obama: “America has both a moral obligation and a responsibility for security that demands we confront Iraq's humanitarian…”
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Obama emphasizes the U.S. moral and security responsibilities regarding the humanitarian crisis in Iraq.
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