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John Kerry: The president must also announce immediately, the United States will not have a permanent military presence in Iraq.…

On the recordJune 27, 2005
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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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

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

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