Jack Reed emphasizes the urgency of addressing the REO issue.
02/08/2012
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I have seen reports, news reports, that were broadcast by al Zawahiri, that basically suggested that, they see us as being trapped in Iraq.
He has needed help for 2 or 3 years and it has not arrived.
I don't think that's a very good assumption, since we have never gotten that, in the last 3 years.
Admiral, your patriotism serving the Nation is remarkable. You are well qualified to assume a very daunting task.