For only through this phased redeployment can we send a clear message to the Iraqi factions that the United States is not going to hold together this country indefinitely. That it will be up to them to form a viable government that can effectively run and secure Iraq.
Obama advocates for a phased redeployment of U.S. troops from Iraq to encourage Iraqi leaders to take responsibility for their government.
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