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On the recordSeptember 21, 2011
Secretary Panetta, military and civilian leaders have expressed serious concern about the Iraqi air force's ability to protect its own air space once U.S. forces withdraw.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn highlights concerns about Iraqi air force readiness post-U.S. withdrawal.

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