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Opening Remarks of Chairman
Saxton
Issue Forum on Stability Operations by the
Iraq Coalition
The committee will come to
order. Today, the committee hosts an Issue
Forum on stability operations by the Iraq
coalition
Today's Issue Forum marks a
special occasion in alliance relations-for the
first time, foreign military officers have
come before the United States Congress to
share their experiences in Operation Iraqi
Freedom.
The United Kingdom,
Australia and Poland are, of course, three of
America's very closest allies. Their
participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and
their willingness to help stabilize and
rebuild that nation, is a testament to the
strength of our defense ties.
Their stout support
is also a promising sign as the United States
and her allies continue to transform our
defense relationships to better address the
threats of the 21st
century-including the Global War on Terrorism.
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