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Lieutenant General Robert Cone, Deputy Commander for Operations, U.S. Forces-Iraq provided reporters at the Pentagon with an update on current operations in Iraq.
Washington, DC
: 22 min.
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 Defense Dept. Briefing
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Deputy special representative of the UN Secretary-General, the State Department Iraq Affairs Director and other panelists talked about the political and economic future of Iraq. They focused on reconstruction and development programs, international cooperation, the pace of infrastructure development, and potential roadblocks to progress.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 43 min.
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Discussion on Iraq’s Development Challenges
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Washington Institute held a discussion about the leadership abilities and style of Saddam Hussein. They spoke about documents and audio files captured after the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 which have provided scholars with a better view inside the Iraqi regime under Saddam’s leadership.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 23 min.
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Panel on Iraqi Decision Making Under Hussein
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Vice President Joe Biden participated in a change of command ceremony as part of the last phase in the U.S. military handover to the Iraqi military, which is being called “Operation New Dawn." During the ceremony, the vice president said the transfer of authority from Defense to the State Department symbolizes a "different chapter in the relationship with Iraq." General Raymond Odierno has been replaced by Lieutenant General Lloyd Austin as the U.S.-led combat mission switch to a diplomatic approach.
Washington, DC
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Ceremony: Earlier Today
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In his speech from the Oval Office, President Obama announced the end of combat operations in Iraq. He spoke about the significance of the transition, challenges that would remain for Iraqi and U.S. security & the nature of the new U.S. commitments to Iraq. The President also praised the military personnel who had both served and died during the war. His statements were followed by his announcement of the final date for complete troop withdrawal in 2010. Also in the speech, the mention of the toll taken on Iraqi civilians and the role of the continued military and diplomatic missions in the country.
Fort Bliss
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Pres. Obama Address
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