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Hillary Clinton: “Every time I was in Iraq, I was struck by how these really smart, focused captains and majors were given significant…”

On the recordApril 29, 2009
Every time I was in Iraq, I was struck by how these really smart, focused captains and majors were given significant funds to be able to make on-the-spot decisions.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

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Clinton emphasizes the effectiveness of military funding for immediate local needs in Iraq.

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