Monday, August 23, 2010

President Obama To Address The Nation On Iraq Next Week


Details About President Obama's Iraq Address Next Week -- ABC News

As US combat troops prepare to leave Iraq and the mission in Iraq changes, President Obama is preparing a speech to give to the nation. The tentative date for the speech is August 31, the withdrawal deadline for US combat troops.

The speech is being written by National Security Staff official Ben Rhodes and the president.

According to a senior White House official the speech will try to make these three points:

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More News On President Obama's Address To The Nation On Iraq Next Week

Obama will deliver major speech on Iraq -- The Hill
Official: Obama plans Iraq speech after vacation -- AP
Obama Plans Major Speech on Iraq Aug. 31 to Mark Troop Drawdown -- Politics Daily

My Comment: I am sure that it will be a good speech .... but I am also sure that after the speech .... that is when everyone's fingers will be crossed in the hope that Iraq does not explode into sectarian violence.

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