presence.

Col. ANDERSON: Well, I think there's always a possibility that - I think it's more probable that we might see - we might rethink this thing to a point where we have a longer-term presence.

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Col. ANDERSON: Well, I think there's always a possibility that - I think it's more probable that we might see - we might rethink this thing to a point where we have a longer-term presence.

Op-Ed: Iraq Needs A Long-Term U.S. Presence 2010

Bush is negotiating an agreement with Maliki to allow a long-term presence.

Iraq Occupation Worse Than Ever 2008

General John Abazaid, who retired in May, said the 'strategic situation' in the region - the rise of extremism and the global dependence on oil - would necessitate a long-term presence.

OpEdNews - Quicklink: US troops will be in the Middle East for next 50 years, says Abazaid 2007

General John Abazaid, who retired in May, said the "strategic situation" in the region - the rise of extremism and the global dependence on oil - would necessitate a long-term presence. '

OpEdNews - Quicklink: US troops will be in the Middle East for next 50 years, says Abazaid 2007

"Lurking" implies some kind of long-term presence...

Neth Space Neth 2007

And when we went back it was with completely different technology and with research in mind and a long-term presence....

NASA Watch: Keith Cowing: December 2006 Archives 2006

And when we went back it was with completely different technology and with research in mind and a long-term presence....

NASA Watch: Exploration: December 2006 Archives 2006

Now this of course if it was to happen would put a military presence in all of the key sectors of Iraq, it would provide some sort of long-term presence.

CNN Transcript Apr 20, 2003 2003

"But this investment speaks for itself: Hino is pleased to be in Arkansas and we are committed to a long term presence."

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