All American Forces Out Of Iraq By End Of 2011, Says Commander-In-Chief

President Barack Obama says that all American forces will be withdrawn from Iraq by the end of 2011 but will continue to support and train Iraqi security forces. (0:25)

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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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Ayad Allawi: “We are here as allies and partners”

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi says that the U.S. and Iraq are at a critical stage where crucial decisions have to be made on a measured and responsible withdrawal of multi national forces from Iraq. He says that Iraq is in the process of negotiating a security agreement with the U.S. to organize the security relations between the two countries and agree on the framework for final withdrawal. Allawi explains that by making a transparent agreement which attains the approval of the Iraqi Parliament and people will create the right environment for trust and friendship. (1:20)
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We have to reduce troops in Iraq, to consider more forces for Afghanistan

Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell says that before the Defense Department can consider adding forces in Afghanistan the forces must be reduced below 15 brigade combat teams in Iraq. (0:46)
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Crocker: If we pull out, we risk an al-Qaida base in Iraq

Testifying before the House Foreign Relations Committee, Ambassador Ryan Crocker says that if there is a precipitous withdrawal from Iraq one risk is al-Qaida establishing a base in the Middle East. (0:29)
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Petraeus recommends a 45-day pause to evaluate troop reductions

Gen. David Petreaus, commander of Multinational Forces Iraq, testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, calls for a 45-day evaluation period before continuing withdrawal of U.S. troops beyond scheduled draw downs in July. (0:46)
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