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On the recordMarch 18, 2008
Well, I think what is possible is for us to create a best case in Iraq in which the country is stable, we don't have active terrorist cells inside of Iraq. And that we have redeployed our troops in a safe, prudent and responsible way that allows us to deal with other threats around the globe.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama discusses the possibility of achieving stability in Iraq and the responsible redeployment of troops.

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