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Van Hollen Statement on President Obama's Iraq Announcement

Statement

Date: Oct. 21, 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense Military Personnel

Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement applauding President Obama's announcement of a full troop withdrawal from Iraq by the end of the year:

"I'm pleased that President Obama will honor his commitment to end the war in Iraq responsibly and bring our troops home by the end of the year. Today we recognize the extraordinary sacrifices that our military and their families have made over the last decade."


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