On the recordJune 24, 2007
If the president waits until the presidential election campaign is in full swing, the intensity of confrontation on Iraq is likely to limit the United States' options.
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transcripts.cnn.comDick Lugar: “If the president waits until the presidential election campaign is in full swing, the intensity of confrontation on Iraq…”
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Lugar warns that delaying action on Iraq until after the election could hinder U.S. options.
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