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DeGette Commends Obama On Iraq Announcement

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Date: Feb. 27, 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense Foreign Affairs

DeGette Commends Obama On Iraq Announcement

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette today commended President Obama on his announcement that the U.S. will begin a drawdown of troops in Iraq and transition the remaining forces from combat to security:

"I commend President Obama on his announcement that he will begin to reduce the number of U.S. troops in Iraq. The Bush Administration's failed war policies have put our nation's soldiers and security at risk. Having opposed the original authorization to go to war with Iraq, I am also pleased that President Obama is transitioning our troops from combat to security forces. Iraq and the Iraqi people must be responsible for their own security and future - and bringing a responsible end to this irresponsible war is long overdue."


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