Political Quotes

On the recordJune 4, 2008
I am absolutely convinced that the best thing we can do is to set a clear timetable, tell the Iraqis, 'We are going to start pulling out.'
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Advocating for a clear timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq.

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