09/29/2010
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"We must ensure that our military is prepared for the challenges we face."
"Your service throughout has been extraordinary."
"This success, which was enabled by coalition airpower, gave a significant confidence boost to the Iraqi Security Forces, and I hope this momentum will continue."
"While I share the President's hope for new opportunities, I also share concerns about Iran's destabilizing actions in the Middle East."