05/10/2023
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"Iraq is governing itself. It is a sovereign nation. It is an emerging source of stability in a vital part of the world."
"it is nonetheless good domestic politics."
"The withdrawal of U.S. forces with Iraqis in charge of their own security and violence at record lows was unimaginable 4 years ago."
"Our military withdrawal, as agreed to in the 2008 Security Agreement, sends a clear message to the Iraqi people and the Arab world that the United States keeps its commitments."