Barack Obama actually said...

Today, our troops continue to serve and risk their lives in Afghanistan. It continues to be a difficult and dangerous mission as we were tra...

As commander in chief, I will not allow the United States to be dragged into fighting another war in Iraq. As we support Iraqis as they take...

the importance of supporting an inclusive Iraqi political process

These military operations will be limited in their scope and duration as necessary to protect American personnel in Iraq.