Barack Obama said "It is time to bring this conflict to a responsible end so we can bring our troops home and refocus on the wider struggle yet to be won." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordApril 22, 2007

It is time to bring this conflict to a responsible end so we can bring our troops home and refocus on the wider struggle yet to be won.

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Obama calling for an end to the Iraq War and a focus on broader global challenges.

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