Barack Obama said "I think the only way we are going to get the Iraqi factions to focus their attention is if they understand that we are proceeding with a withdrawal." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordOctober 31, 2007

I think the only way we are going to get the Iraqi factions to focus their attention is if they understand that we are proceeding with a withdrawal.

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Interview with Michael Gordon and Jeff Zeleny of The New York Times

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