03/08/2023
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"You also indicate the importance of an inclusive Iraqi Army to counter the hollow force under previous Iraqi leader, yet the Iraqi Army has been unable to advance against Mosul and were not successful..."
"I think that having a black and white national level decision that says we are not going to do that, I think it's the wrong decision, and I think it handicaps our forces too much."
"I look forward to working with you in a bipartisan manner on these issues."
"We have continually failed to try to do a number of things that where there was a reasonable expectation that they might succeed."