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On the recordFebruary 27, 2008
I find the Feingold strategy replacing the Petraeus strategy would be a disaster for the country, the region, and our national security interests, and I say that with all due respect.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of a proposed troop withdrawal strategy in Iraq.

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