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President Barack Obama talks to troops and civilians during his visit to Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 27, 2009. Obama was on Marine Corps installation to discuss current policies and an exit strategy from Iraq.

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President Barack Obama talks to troops and civilians during his visit to Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 27, 2009. Obama was on Marine Corps installation to discuss current policies and an exit strategy from Iraq.

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