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On the recordJanuary 4, 2007
The surge is a bad idea. The president said he was going to listen to his commanders. If he's listening to his commanders, he can't do this.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Harry Reid criticizes the proposed troop surge, suggesting it contradicts the president's commitment to listen to military leaders.

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