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On the recordMarch 14, 2011
the Iraqis would prefer the presence of U.S. combat troops to the presence of poorly-regulated contractors roaming the country.
Said by
Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Wicker asserts that Iraqis favor U.S. troops over unregulated contractors.

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