We have attempted to do something that hasn't been done since World War II, which is to take responsibility for the transition from a very large military footprint performing a lot of functions inside Iraq.
Hillary Clinton: “We have attempted to do something that hasn't been done since World War II, which is to take responsibility for the…”
On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
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Discussing the transition from military to diplomatic presence in Iraq.
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