Obama: No Permanent Bases In Afghanistan

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49. Here's a

The exit of troops from Iraq was was determined before he got into office.

Iraq Status of Forces Agreement was signed by W. in 2008. The Obama administration actually wanted to stay even longer. Let's not re-write history.

...little bit of history

Obama May Face Tough Decision as Iraqi Leader Signals U.S. Troops Could Stay
http://www.nationaljournal.com/whitehouse/obama-may-face-tough-decision-as-iraqi-leader-signals-u-s-troops-could-stay-20110512

Iraq says it's asked for 5,000 U.S. trainers, awaits reply
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/10/11/2449098/iraq-says-its-asked-for-5000-us.html

Iraq still seeking U.S. trainers: PM Maliki
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/22/us-iraq-usa-maliki-idUSTRE79L1C720111022?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews

Old rumors and reports don't count. The troops are out, the war is over, and President Obama presided over the massive withdrawal that started here:

Leaving Iraq Is a Feat That Requires an Army
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/09/world/middleeast/09pullout.html

...and ended here:



http://www.whitehouse.gov/iraq