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On the recordJuly 16, 2007
For instance, the first finding: A failed state in Iraq would become a safe haven for Islamic radicals, including al Qaeda and Hezbollah, who are determined to attack the United States and United States allies. We know from experience in Afghanistan that bin Laden occupied a piece of territory there and set up his training camp. Much of the training that led to the horrific damage to our Nation, loss of life and property, occurred there--of course, September 11.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

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Discussing the implications of a failed state in Iraq during Senate debate.

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