Lawmakers doubt if more military aid is solution to Iraq

Name: Lawmakers doubt if more military aid is solution to Iraq
Uploaded: 2013-11-01T01:30:12Z
Duration: P520S
Description: During his visit to Washington, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki asked for more U.S. military aid to fight a resurgent al-Qaida threat in his nation. But U.S. lawmakers who oppose aid are concerned the unraveling of Iraqi security comes from Maliki's own failure to "govern in an inclusive fashion." Margaret Warner reports.

Clip: 10/31/2013 | 8m 40s

During his visit to Washington, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki asked for more U.S. military aid to fight a resurgent al-Qaida threat in his nation. But U.S. lawmakers who oppose aid are concerned the unraveling of Iraqi security comes from Maliki's own failure to "govern in an inclusive fashion." Margaret Warner reports.

Aired: 10/31/13

Rating: NR

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