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But an immediate shift toward strong regionally based diplomacy, a policy that takes our soldiers off the streets of Iraq's cities, and a formula that will in short order allow our combat forces to leave Iraq.
NPR: State of the Union: Democratic Response Text
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We took months to adjust the organization, training, and support structures of our active combat forces, we experienced major problems with some aspects of the call up and training of our reserves, and we literally had to make thousands of modifications to our combat equipment, munitions, support equipment, and battle management and communications systems.
CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Section IV: Building a Two-MRC Force for the 21st Century
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After years of conflict, the United States has removed 100, 000 troops from Iraq, the United Kingdom has removed its forces, and our combat mission there has ended.
WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Addresses the British Parliament