Yay! At Fort Bragg, Obama welcomes troops home from Iraq.
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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on December 14, 2011 By Peter Nicholas December 14, 2011, 11:10 a.m. Reporting from Fort Bragg, N.C. — President Obama celebrated the soldiers who fought the Iraq war on Wednesday, marking the fulfillment of a campaign promise to bring home all U.S. forces following a nearly nine-year conflict that killed more than 4,400 American soldiers. "So as your commander in chief, on behalf of a grateful nation, I'm proud to finally say these two words – and I know your families agree," the president said. "Welcome home. Welcome home. Welcome home. Welcome home." Obama, standing before a sea of paratroopers wearing maroon berets, thanked the troops returning from Iraq and hailed the country's steps toward creating an independent, democratic state. "Now Iraq is not a perfect place," said Obama, standing at a lectern set up in an airplane hangar. "It has many challenges ahead. But we are leaving behind a sovereign, stable and self-reliant Iraq, with a representative government that was elected by its people." He was introduced by the first lady, a rare joint appearance borne of Michelle Obama's work finding jobs for military veterans. Full story: http://tiny.cc/jkedd Photo: President Obama speaks as first lady Michelle Obama listens during a tribute to the troops on Dec. 14, 2011 at Fort Bragg, N.C. (Davis Turner / Getty Images) If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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