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Stephen J. Hadley: “An American withdrawal or stepping back right now would be a prescription for fast failure and chaos that would envelope…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2007
An American withdrawal or stepping back right now would be a prescription for fast failure and chaos that would envelope not only Iraq but also the region.
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Stephen J. Hadley

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Hadley warns against withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq, suggesting it would lead to significant chaos.

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