John Kerry actually said...

The president must also announce immediately, the United States will not have a permanent military presence in Iraq. Erasing suspicions that the occupation is indefinite is critical to eroding support for the insurgency.

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Kerry argues for a clear announcement regarding U.S. military presence in Iraq.

06/27/2005

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