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On the recordJanuary 23, 2007
One of the persistent problems is the inability of non-DOD elements to complement the increased forces, military forces, with civilian actors.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Discussing challenges in military and civilian cooperation in Iraq.

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