CNN: "I am pleased that as a consequence of great effort by our troops -- but also as a consequence of a shift in allegiances among the Sunni tribal leaders as well as the decision of the Sadr militias to stand down -- that we've seen a quelling of violence," he said.
But, Obama said, a functioning Iraq ultimately will depend on the capacity of the Iraqi people to unify themselves, get beyond sectarian divisions and set up a government that works for the people.
"There is security progress. Now we need a political solution," he said.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Obama Says Security is Up to Iraqis
Who could argue that? Plenty. There will be folks arguing against themselves just to argue against Obama. The media is molding his visit in Iraq, saying that Obama recognizes the "success" of the "surge." They've also planted the seed that it's wrong for Obama to discuss this. Whatever.
