Jul 22 2010
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Ambassador Chris Hill and General Ray Odierno
The President met with Ambassador Chris Hill and General Ray Odierno in the Oval Office to discuss Iraq. The two officials provided an update on the status of Iraqi negotiations to form a new government, the security situation on the ground, and the drawdown of U.S. forces leading up to the end of our combat mission at the end of August. Following Iraq’s successful democratic election in the spring, the President shared his view that it is time for Iraq’s leaders to exercise their constitutional responsibilities and form a government without delay. The President expressed his regret for the July 22 rocket attack on the international zone, but welcomed General Odierno’s report that security incidents across Iraq remain at the lowest level since the U.S
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Readout of the President’s Meeting with Ambassador Chris Hill and General Ray Odierno