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John Cornyn: Secretary Panetta, military and civilian leaders have expressed serious concern about the Iraqi air force's ability to…

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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