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On the recordJanuary 14, 2008
There is however a difference between us on this issue and I don't think it's subtle. The difference is I will have all combat troops out the first year that I'm president.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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John Edwards distinguishes his Iraq policy from Barack Obama's, stating he would remove all combat troops within the first year of his presidency.

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