02/10/2016
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"The Iraq withdrawal experience taught us two things: to begin planning earlier and to consider all possibilities."
"Please explain DOD's reason for not employing the 'unusual circumstances' clause beyond May 1, 2014."
"It is very important."
"It is critical that we maintain a focus on this important region so as not to lose the gains we've fought so hard for over the last decade and a half."