Barack Obama actually said...

It is true that some of the tribal leaders as well as the local governor in Anbar expressed concerns about a potential precipitous drawdown ...

The message we heard from Iraq's leaders is that they're ready to do more and they want to take more responsibility for their country.

I am factoring in their advice by placing it in this broader strategic framework that's required.

I think that his concern has to do with wanting to retain as much flexibility as possible.