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On the recordJune 25, 2006
We don't need a September or October surprise, with the president and Republicans proclaiming victory and announcing troop redeployment just in time for the midterm elections.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

Editor's note · Context

Senator Reid criticizes the timing of troop redeployment plans as politically motivated ahead of the elections.

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