Obama Press Call: Sen. Biden and Susan Rice Discuss Obama’s Plan for Iraq

[Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from July 14, 2008]

TODAY: Obama Campaign to Hold Conference Call With Senator Biden and Susan Rice to Discuss Senator Obama’s Plan for Iraq

Chicago, IL– The Obama campaign will host a conference call today with Senator Joe Biden and Senior Foreign Policy Advisor Susan Rice to discuss Senator Obama’s op-ed in the New York Times today, in which he outlines his strategic plan for success in Iraq that puts the United States security first. His plan calls for a phased redeployment of our combat troops within 16 months, with a residual force to carry out discrete missions. This redeployment will allow the U.S. to properly address the growing threat from a resurgent al Qaeda in Afghanistan, and will allow for sufficient pressure on the Iraqis that is necessary to achieve political reconciliation.

You can find Senator Obama’s op-ed in the New York Times HERE.

Monday, July 14th
12:30 PM ET//11:30 AM CT

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