Ash Carter said "We operate in Iraq in support of the Iraqi Government. The Iraqi Government, in this case, did not ask for our support." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 2, 2015

We operate in Iraq in support of the Iraqi Government. The Iraqi Government, in this case, did not ask for our support.

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Carter clarifies the U.S. role in Iraq and the Iraqi Government's request for support.

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