Obama: Iraq War Ends 8/31/10: ; Up to 50,000 Troops to Stay for Another Year and a Half
Charleston Gazette (February 28, 2009)
Author: Ben Feller
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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - President Obama declared Friday that he will end combat operations in Iraq within 18 months and open a new era of diplomacy in the Middle East.
"Let me say this as plainly as I can: By Aug. 31, 2010, our combat mission in Iraq will end," Obama told Marines who are about to deploy by the thousands to the other war front, Afghanistan.Obama: Iraq War Ends 8/31/10: ; Up to 50,000 Troops to Stay for Another Year and a Half
Even so, Obama will leave the bulk of troops in place this year, contrary to hopes of Democrat leaders for a speedier pullout. After combat forces withdraw, 35,000 to 50,000 other troops will stay behind for an additional year and half of support and counterterrorism du...
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