Reactions to Obama's Iraq plan

From NBC’s Domenico Montanaro (Statements compiled by NBC’s Mike Viqueira, Kelly O’Donnell and Ken Strickland) Reactions to President Obama ’s Iraq withdrawal plan have been mostly universally praised by Republicans, but approached cautiously by some Democrats. House Minority Leader John Boehner calls the plan “responsible” though, like Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell gives the credits Gen. David Petraeus . "The plan put forward by President Obama continues our strategy of bringing troops home from Iraq as they succeed in stabilizing the country," Boehner said. "I believe he has outlined a responsible approach...."  House Minority Whip Eric Cantor complimented Obama, and took a swipe at other Democrats. “President Obama deserves credit for not listening to the chorus of voices calling for a rapid drawdown of forces regardless of the consequences for Iraq, our military and the American people," Cantor said. Full statements after the jump... ...( ... (link)