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John Cornyn: How concerned are you about al-Qaeda returning to Iraq following the departure of U.S. Armed Forces?

On the recordDecember 30, 2011
How concerned are you about al-Qaeda returning to Iraq following the departure of U.S. Armed Forces?
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn raises concerns about the resurgence of al-Qaeda in Iraq after U.S. forces leave.

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