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On the recordMay 21, 2019
As violence and instability continue to plague Iraq and Syria, the world must support a sovereign, democratic Iraq, and counter the meddling of nations like Iran.
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

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Castro emphasizes the need for global support for a democratic Iraq amid regional instability.

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