We see them as important to the process, and we're tired of having them strangled by their own central iraqi government. And so, yes, I absolutely believe that The White House has the capability to [recognize the Kurds as an ally]. do that. And, you know, just for the record, I don't forget the way that America has protected Iraq and ultimately, to some significant degree, the Kurds. (09:43–09:46)
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Asserts that the White House can recognize the Kurds as an ally.
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