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On the recordJanuary 19, 2016
This success, which was enabled by coalition airpower, gave a significant confidence boost to the Iraqi Security Forces, and I hope this momentum will continue.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed highlights the importance of coalition support for Iraqi forces' successes.

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