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Hillary Clinton: Senator, are you--well, your question really could cover both Iraq and Afghanistan, because, in the case of Iraq, we are…

On the recordMarch 24, 2010
Senator, are you--well, your question really could cover both Iraq and Afghanistan, because, in the case of Iraq, we are taking over responsibilities from the Defense Department that we are not fully equipped to do without the additional funding.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

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Clinton explains the need for additional funding due to transitioning responsibilities.

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