Barack Obama actually said...

At the end of the day, Barack Obama promised as a candidate to end this war. Today he moved a step closer, it's going to take longer than li...

I don't make these decisions based on polls or popularity. I make these decisions based on what I think is best.

We will not let the pursuit of the perfect stand in the way of achievable goals.

we will help Iraqi institutions strengthen their capacity to protect the rule of law, confront corruption, and deliver basic services.