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On the recordJune 17, 2014
But have you, through General Austin or others, communicated consistently the operational consequences of these political decisions, that they are in danger of their--they are endangering their own security?
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Senator Reed questions the communication of operational consequences to Iraqi authorities.

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