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William R. Richardson: I respect the general but a pullout must begin. Staying in Iraq is unacceptable, irresponsible and dangerous.

On the recordSeptember 9, 2007
I respect the general but a pullout must begin. Staying in Iraq is unacceptable, irresponsible and dangerous.

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Bill Richardson expresses his respect for military leadership but insists on the need for a withdrawal from Iraq.

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