Barack Obama actually said...

Iraq is an independent, sovereign country and decisions about the future of Iraq should be made by an Iraqi political leadership that reflects the best interests of Iraq's diverse population.

Context

Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest

06/15/2014

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