On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
Iraq is a sovereign country, and any steps we take on security matters moving forward will have to be taken in consultation with the Iraqis.
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congress.gov“Iraq is a sovereign country, and any steps we take on security matters moving forward will have to be taken in consultation with the Iraqis.”
Obama asserts the importance of Iraqi sovereignty in security decisions.
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