On the recordNovember 17, 2005
What -- I have come to the conclusion, after being in Iraq two months ago, listening to the commanders who say we don't have adequate forces to carry out our mission.
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Murtha explains his change in stance regarding troop withdrawal based on discussions with military commanders.
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