"In that way we will allow, over time, our troops to be able to come home, " he said.

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"After eighteen months of intense analysis and vigorous debate about the future of Cooper Union, the time has come for us to set our institution on a path that will enable it to survive and thrive well into the future, " Epstein said.

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On behalf of the American people, I thank you for welcoming those who will come next, as they ensure that our alliance stays strong and ready for the tests of our time.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Speaks to the Australian Parliament