Combat ends but Iraq war risks persist in Obama remarks
Obama proclaimed the combat mission in Iraq ended yet thousands of U.S. troops remain ready to fight. Special operations forces will pursue al Qaida and other fighters with Iraqi forces as sectarian tensions persist, reconstruction lags, and Iraqi sovereignty remains fragile despite stated goals of a stable, self reliant democracy.
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Obama Declares End of Iraq Combat as Afghanistan Focus Grows
President Obama announced the end of the Iraq war combat phase after more than seven years and urged focus on Afghanistan and domestic economic duties. He cited removing nearly 100000 troops, noted casualties and costs, and set a future pace for troop reductions tied to conditions on the ground.
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Iraq Declares Independence as U S Ends Combat Missions
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki says the end of American combat operations marks a sovereign, equal partnership with the United States. Vice President Biden pressures Iraqi leaders to form a new government while U S Defense Secretary Gates warns of continued uncertainty amid sectarian tensions and security risks.
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