On the recordSeptember 16, 2014
I want to be clear. The United States troops that have been deployed to Iraq, do not and will not, have a combat mission.
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congress.govI want to be clear. The United States troops that have been deployed to Iraq, do not and will not, have a combat mission.
Kerry emphasizes that U.S. troops in Iraq will not engage in combat.
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