Iraq
07 March 2010 President
Obama’s Remarks on Iraqi National
Election Obama
says today’s vote is clear, future of Iraq belongs
to people of Iraq.
19 February 2010 Full
Participation Expected in Iraqi Election Ahead
of Iraq’s March 5 elections, the U.S. ambassador to Baghdad expects broad
Iraqi participation in the vote, which he said can help contribute to political
reconciliation in the country. He also said the United States must work with Iraqis
to build political and democratic institutions, modernize the country’s economy,
and help it establish productive relations with its neighbors.
16 February 2010 U.S.,
Iraqi Partners Explore Potential of New Media Technologies When officials
of several leading U.S. technology companies visited Iraq in April 2009, they discovered
that computer Internet access was limited and expensive, but cell phones had become
ubiquitous. Their conclusion: expand the use of these mobile devices and their
applications to empower and connect people, launch businesses and make the Iraqi
government more accessible and transparent.
08 December 2009 Statement
by Secretary Clinton on Bombings in Iraq U.S. condemns attacks, supports
Iraqi people as they face down extremism.
09 November 2009 Obama:
Iraq Election Law an “Important Milestone” President Obama
says the approval of a long-delayed election law by the Iraqi parliament is an
important milestone. Obama says it helps clear the way for a planned withdrawal
of American combat troops. Shortly after the Iraqi parliament approved the new
election law, Obama went before reporters at the White House. “This is
an important milestone as the Iraqi people continue to take responsibility for
their future,” he said.
06 November 2009 Business
Conference Seen as Marker of New U.S.-Iraq Relationship The U.S-Iraq Business and Investment Conference, held
in Washington October 20–21, is another marker of the transition in the
U.S.-Iraqi relationship from a focus on security to an emphasis on development
of the Iraqi economy, President Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki
say.
21 October 2009 Iraq
Drawdown on Track, Policy Chief Says Although
much work remains to draw down the U.S. troop presence in Iraq, Pentagon officials
told Congress here today the Defense Department is well on schedule to meet
President Barack Obama’s
withdrawal timeline.
20 October 2009 Remarks by President Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki Leaders
discuss Afghanistan, security cooperation and economic development
20 October 2009 Secretary Clinton at U.S.-Iraq Business and Investment Conference Clinton stresses economic development, business opportunities and democracy
20 October 2009 Obama Praises Democratic Advances in Iraq President Obama praised the democratic commitment of the Iraqi people and their government as he also called for timely passage of a new election law for January 2010 parliamentary elections. Obama met with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki October 20 at the White House.
01 October 2009 Statement on U.S.-Iraq Business and Investment Conference Conference, scheduled for October 20–21, promotes U.S.-Iraqi partnership.
16 September 2009 Joint Statement by Vice President Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Biden reaffirms U.S. commitment to strengthen its relationship with Iraq.
11 September 2009 Ambassador Hill Says United States Holding to Timetable in Iraq The U.S. ambassador to Iraq says the U.S. will withdraw all combat forces by August 2010 and all remaining U.S. forces, advisers and trainers by December 2011. "We are holding to this timetable," Ambassador Christopher Hill told the House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs Committee. "First of all, I do believe Iraq is making progress such that the president’s timetable for withdrawal of our troops, which was something that was supported by the previous administration when it drew up the security agreement, is absolutely achievable."
22 July 2009 Obama Pledges Full Withdrawal of U.S. Forces from Iraq by 2011 Stating that the United States is in the midst of a transition to Iraqi responsibility, President Obama said all U.S. forces are on schedule to be fully withdrawn from Iraq by the end of 2011. "Violence continues to be down, and Iraqis are taking responsibility for their future," Obama said at an afternoon press conference at the White House with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. "The success of this transition is critically important to the security and prosperity of our people, and it is a top priority of my administration."
18 June 2009 U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Christopher R. Hill Briefs On the Current Situation In Iraq
25-26 April 2009 Secretary Clinton Travel to the Middle East
Secretary Clinton traveled to Baghdad, Iraq, 25 April. The trip to Iraq is her first as Secretary of State. Secretary Clinton also visited Beirut, Lebanon, on April 26. While in Baghdad, Secretary Clinton met with Prime Minister al-Maliki, President Talibani, Deputy President al-Hashimi, Foreign Minister Zebari, and other senior leaders in the Government of Iraq. They discussed issues of common concern including security, stability operations and assistance.
Secretary Clinton met with Ambassador Christopher Hill and Multinational Force-Iraq Commander Odierno to discuss the Administration's new direction and change of mission for U.S. forces in Iraq and hold a roundtable with Iraqi women.
The Secretary held a townhalll with Iraqi citizens who work day in and day out with Provincial Reconstruction Teams, to hear from and discuss with them what they are achieving as well as issues facing the Iraqi people.
26 April 2009 Remarks After Meeting With Lebanese President Michel Sleiman
26 April 2009 Remarks With Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari
25 April 2009 Secretary Clinton Remarks at the Town Hall Meeting with PRT Leaders and Iraqi Partners
22 April 2009 Digital Video Conference With Members of the U.S. Delegation of New Media Technology Representatives Currently Traveling in Iraq
20 April 2009 State's First "New Media Technology" Delegation Travels to Iraq Delegation includes nine senior high-tech company representatives.
07 April 2009 Obama Makes Unannounced Visit to Iraq President Obama made a surprise visit to Iraq April 7, where he said that a gradual withdrawal of U.S. forces will help cement security gains as the Iraqi government continues gaining strength.
February 2009
27 February 2009 Obama Says Combat Forces to Be Withdrawn from Iraq in 2010 The United States will withdraw most of its military forces from Iraq by mid-2010 through a phased design that cements security gains as the Iraqi government strengthens.
• Remarks of President Barack Obama on Responsibly Ending the War in Iraq
• White House Fact Sheet: U.S. Defense Strategy to Responsibly End War in Iraq
02 February 2009 Iraqi Provincial Vote a Significant Step Forward, Obama Says Iraq's mostly peaceful provincial elections are an important step forward for the nation and its people, President Obama said. Voting was predominantly managed and organized by the Iraqi government and secured by its police and military forces with assistance from the U.N. Assistance Mission to Iraq.
Iraq Reconstruction Seminar, Friday, May 23, 2003
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