04/04/2012
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"These military operations will be limited in their scope and duration as necessary to support the Iraqi forces in their efforts to retake and establish control of this critical infrastructure site."
"I authorized the U.S. Armed Forces to conduct targeted air strikes to support operations by Iraqi forces to recapture the Mosul Dam."
"These actions are being undertaken in coordination with the Iraqi government."
"The U.S. military protect U.S. personnel and facilities in Iraq"