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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
If the Iraqi Government requested additional troops to remain in 2012 in Iraq, do you think it would be wise for us to agree to that request?
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Graham inquires about the wisdom of sending more troops to Iraq.

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