Obama Speaks With Iraqi Foreign Minister

[slipslidingaway]

June 16, 2008

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/story?id=5176893

There is a video at the above link as well.

""I thought it was very constructive," Obama said of his conversation with the Iraqi Foreign Minister. "He emphasized to me his belief that as a consequence of the extraordinary efforts and sacrifice of U.S. military forces, we've made significant progress in quelling the violence in Iraq."

Obama said he emphasized the need for Iraqi politicians to work together on a solution for Iraq.

"Now is the time for the various political factions in Iraq to seize the moment and start making meaningful progress on political accommodations, something that was the original intention of the surge but has unfortunately, has still lagged, particularly the importance of dealing with the issue of oil revenues, provincial elections, the status of areas like Kirkuk — issues that have not been resolved but need to be," Obama said..."

[thewiseguy]

1. Did they discuss a pullout?

[Fuego in my body]

2. In the meeting, Obama said he "wouldn't act precipitous" on Iraq

And that he would listen to what the generals on the ground have to say:

“I gave an assurance that should we be elected, an Obama administration will make sure that we continue with the progress that’s been made in Iraq, that we won’t act precipitously,” said Obama.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2008/06/16/sot.obama.iraq.trip.cnn

[democrattotheend]

3. Whoa, that didn't last long

[slipslidingaway]

4. Yes, but it is best to read the article or watch the video. As the

poster below stated he would not do so precipitously, he would listen to military commanders on the ground and make tactical adjustments as necessary. He also discussed the political accommodations Iraq needs to make, such as the oil revenue sharing agreement, elections and the need for Iraq to pick up more of the tab due to the increase in oil prices.


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