05/07/2010 13:38
US to end combat mission in Iraq this summer
President Barack Obama thanked Sunday military and their families for their service at an Independence Day celebration on the South Lawn of the White House. He also said that US is going to end combat mission in Iraq.
"Because of the honor and heroism of our troops, we are poised to end our combat mission in Iraq this summer, on schedule. That's thanks to so many of you," Obama said hosting members of the military and their family for a White House barbecue and fireworks show on Independence Day.