On the recordJanuary 31, 2011
Although the visibility of Iraq as a foreign policy issue has been reduced as the American troop presence has been drawn down, we will continue to have profound interests in developments there.
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congress.govAlthough the visibility of Iraq as a foreign policy issue has been reduced as the American troop presence has been drawn down, we will continue to have profound interests in developments there.
Lugar emphasizes ongoing U.S. interests in Iraq despite troop withdrawal.
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