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Ben Cardin: “And what is your confidence in the Government of Iraq and Baghdad and its ability to work with the Sunni tribal leaders…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
And what is your confidence in the Government of Iraq and Baghdad and its ability to work with the Sunni tribal leaders to give them that type confidence that their centralized government represents their interests and protects their interests?
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin questions the Iraqi government's ability to gain Sunni trust.

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