On the recordMay 20, 2015
No, the Department has sufficient authorities under the Iraq Train and Equip Fund authority to provide assistance to military and other security forces of or associated with the Government of Iraq.
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Carter confirms the Department's authority to assist Iraqi forces without additional authorization.
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