On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
I believe that this position would repeat the nearly catastrophic mistakes of Iraq and significantly set back the vital war effort in Afghanistan.
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congress.govCarl Levin: “I believe that this position would repeat the nearly catastrophic mistakes of Iraq and significantly set back the vital…”
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Levin warns against delaying troop increases in Afghanistan, citing past mistakes in Iraq.
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