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