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Steny Hoyer: “I believe that a precipitous withdrawal of American forces in Iraq could lead to disaster, spawning a civil war…”

On the recordNovember 30, 2005
I believe that a precipitous withdrawal of American forces in Iraq could lead to disaster, spawning a civil war, fostering a haven for terrorists, and damaging our nation's security and credibility.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Hoyer argues against a quick withdrawal of troops from Iraq, warning of potential negative consequences.

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