On the recordFebruary 13, 2003
Secretary White, many of the questions this morning focused on the forces that will be needed to not only decisively engage in defeat of Iraq if so ordered, but longer term occupational forces.
Jack Reed: “Secretary White, many of the questions this morning focused on the forces that will be needed to not only decisively…”
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Discussing the forces needed for potential military engagement in Iraq.
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