Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
From your perspective, are the problems there more political in nature or more the military capacity?
Said by
Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Questioning whether Iraq's issues stem from politics or military capabilities.

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