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“This milestone reflects the success of a 12-year campaign that defeated ISIS as an organized military threat in Iraq and across the region. … [It marks] a transition from a wartime coalition mission to an Iraqi-led security effort supported by a more normal bilateral security relationship. … [Primary responsibility for addressing Iraq's remaining security challenges] now rests with the Government of Iraq.
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