On the recordJune 3, 2007
I believe that it's a civil war. I believe that there is sectarian conflict already. There is enormous turmoil. Seven Americans died today.
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transcripts.cnn.comI believe that it's a civil war. I believe that there is sectarian conflict already. There is enormous turmoil. Seven Americans died today.
Bill Richardson discusses the current situation in Iraq, emphasizing the ongoing civil war and the loss of American lives.
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