Expert Says Bush, Obama Iraq Agendas Polar Opposites

Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress Brian Katulis says the Bush administration and the Obama adminstration had very different approaches in handling the situation in Iraq. Katulis says Bush’s approach resembled that of a Hail Mary play in football, whereas Obama’s was more similar to a slow, succesful running attack. (0:31)

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Oval Office Speech Will Not Be "Mission Accomplished" Address, Says Expert

Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress Brian Katulis says the president’s Tuesday night speech from the Oval Office about the transition from combat operations to an advise-and-assist mission will not be a mission accomplished speech. (0:26)

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Expert Says President Must Push For Self-Sufficient Iraq

Former Assistant Secretary of Defense Lawrence Korb says he believes President Obama will push for the Iraqi people to assume a more assertive role in maintaining their security and developing a functioning governemnt. (0:24)

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Obama: End Of Combat Mission In Iraq On Schedule

President Obama says that his August 31, 2010 deadline to end America’s combat mission in Iraq is on schedule. (0:26)

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