“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
There will be a robust civilian mission--as Iraq becomes a normal country.
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Ash Carter
Democratic · Pennsylvania
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Editor's note · Context

Carter discusses the future of U.S. involvement in Iraq post-withdrawal.

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