I think that so much money and U.S. training has gone into those forces. And when they're not willing to stand and fight and defend their positions, that is a problem, and that Iraq needs to stand up and needs to step up and ultimately is responsible for its own problems.
Obama criticizes the Iraqi security forces for not defending their positions despite significant U.S. investment in training and resources.
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