On the recordJune 18, 2006
The change of policy that we call for is significant. The administration's policy to date, that we will be there for as long as Iraq needs us, will result in Iraq's depending upon us longer.
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Reed discusses the need for a change in U.S. policy regarding troop presence in Iraq.
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