Obama says U.S. a strong partner of Iraq despite pullout
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday Iraq faced difficult days ahead after taking control of its towns and cities from U.S. forces but he pledged to remain a strong partner on behalf of the country's security and prosperity.
Speaking at a U.S. Independence Day celebration at the White House just days after U.S. troops withdrew from Iraq's towns and cities into rural bases, Obama said Iraq's future was now up to its own citizens.
"Because of your brave efforts American troops this week transferred control of Iraqi cities and towns ... to Iraqi security forces," Obama said in remarks to military families, with nearly two dozen service members standing behind him.
"Because of the courage and capability and commitment of every American who has served in Iraq, a sovereign and united Iraq is taking control of its own destiny."
Speaking at a U.S. Independence Day celebration at the White House just days after U.S. troops withdrew from Iraq's towns and cities into rural bases, Obama said Iraq's future was now up to its own citizens.
"Because of your brave efforts American troops this week transferred control of Iraqi cities and towns ... to Iraqi security forces," Obama said in remarks to military families, with nearly two dozen service members standing behind him.
"Because of the courage and capability and commitment of every American who has served in Iraq, a sovereign and united Iraq is taking control of its own destiny."
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Bring the troops home!
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- Timmyeatworld
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Good post.Featured on the US Politics Channel.
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Or send the troops to North Korea!
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