Robert Gates actually said...

I think the ISF have made enormous progress during my time in Iraq, both quantitatively and, more important, qualitatively. There is still a ways to go. And clearly, still a continuing need for our security support.

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Gates acknowledges progress of Iraqi Security Forces and ongoing need for U.S. support.

01/21/2009

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