On the recordJanuary 26, 2009
The ISF continue to improve their capabilities, and as we transition responsibility to them over the next 18 months, we believe that they will be ready in most respects.
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congress.govRobert Gates: “The ISF continue to improve their capabilities, and as we transition responsibility to them over the next 18 months, we…”
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Gates discusses the readiness of Iraqi security forces to assume responsibilities.
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