2010 State of the Union address: on War & Peace


Barack Obama: Troops will begin to exit Afghanistan in July 2011

In Afghanistan, we're increasing our troops, and training Afghan security forces so they can begin to take the lead in July of 2011, and our troops can begin to come home. We will reward good governance, work to reduce corruption, and support the rights of all Afghans--men and women alike. We're joined by allies and partners who have increased their own commitments. There will be difficult days ahead. But I am absolutely confident we will succeed.
Source: 2010 State of the Union Address Jan 27, 2010

Barack Obama: Make no mistake: Troops coming home from Iraq by August

We are responsibly leaving Iraq to its people. As a candidate, I promised that I would end this war, and that is what I am doing as President. We will have all of our combat troops out of Iraq by the end of this August. We will support the Iraqi government--we will support the Iraqi government as they hold elections, and we will continue to partner with the Iraqi people to promote regional peace and prosperity. But make no mistake: This war is ending, and all of our troops are coming home.
Source: 2010 State of the Union Address Jan 27, 2010

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