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“It's unclear how air strikes on our part can succeed unless the Iraqi army is willing to fight, and that's uncertain given the fact that several Iraqi army divisions have melted away.”

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Carl Levin
Carl Levin

Carl Levin was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator representing the state of Michigan. Born on June 28, 1934, Levin focused on defense, foreign policy, and consumer protection during his political career, achieving significant accomplishments in these areas. more

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