An end to the Iraq War

US presidential candidate Barack Obama presents in the International Herald Tribune his plans for ending the American military engagement in Iraq: "The call by Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki for a timetable for the removal of American troops from Iraq presents an enormous opportunity. The United States should seize this moment to begin the phased redeployment of combat troops that I have long advocated. ... Only by redeploying our troops can we press the Iraqis to reach comprehensive political accommodation and achieve a successful transition to Iraqis' taking responsibility for the security and stability of their country. ... That is why, on my first day in office, I would give the military a new mission: ending this war. ... Ending the war is essential to meeting our broader strategic goals, starting in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where the Taliban is resurgent and Al Qaeda has a safe haven. ... As president, I would pursue a new strategy, and begin by providing at least two additional combat brigades to support our effort in Afghanistan."

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