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On the recordJanuary 23, 2007
IEDs, that is the biggest threat to our troops. 70 percent of our casualties are from IEDs, is that correct?
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the threat posed by IEDs to U.S. troops.

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