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Obama cites beginning of Iraq withdrawal in inaugural speech

 

Published 1/20/2009 by sarahbethparker at CNN Political Ticker

WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Obama pledged during his inaugural address that the United States would begin a withdrawal of troops from Iraq, but not waver in the defense of the American "way of life." He also pledged to push for victory in the war on terror. "We will begin to responsibly leave Iraq to its people, [...] (link)

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