http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080722/ap_ … i_ea/obama
Obama acknowledged that the U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus, does not want a timetable for withdrawal of U.S. combat forces.
"He wants to retain as much flexibility as possible," Obama said. "What I emphasized to him was ... if I were in his shoes, I'd probably feel the same way. But my job as a candidate for president and a potential commander in chief extends beyond Iraq." Obama said he also needs to take into account the security needs in Afghanistan, the views of the Iraqi government and the potential domestic uses for the money now being spent in Iraq.
he says he understands the General... but will still do what he want's... pretty strange to not listen to your General on the ground...
especially with only 1 visit there himself... right or wrong about the war... he needs to do what will keep the situation from deteriorating...
will he change his mind as things continue to get better in Iraq?
Obama acknowledged that the U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus, does not want a timetable for withdrawal of U.S. combat forces.
"He wants to retain as much flexibility as possible," Obama said. "What I emphasized to him was ... if I were in his shoes, I'd probably feel the same way. But my job as a candidate for president and a potential commander in chief extends beyond Iraq." Obama said he also needs to take into account the security needs in Afghanistan, the views of the Iraqi government and the potential domestic uses for the money now being spent in Iraq.
he says he understands the General... but will still do what he want's... pretty strange to not listen to your General on the ground...
especially with only 1 visit there himself... right or wrong about the war... he needs to do what will keep the situation from deteriorating...
will he change his mind as things continue to get better in Iraq?
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