02/03/2015
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"the Iraqis would prefer the presence of U.S. combat troops to the presence of poorly-regulated contractors roaming the country."
"the Iraqi Government is extremely fragile. Iraqi leaders privately concede the need for an extended U.S. troop presence in Iraq"
"I believe Iraq 2011 is definitely a test-case for Afghanistan 2014."
"Is this, in your judgment, General, an isolated incident? Or is it an example of the contagion that is sweeping the entire region?"