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President Barack Obama speaks to troops on Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 14, thanking them for their service during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn as the Iraq war comes to an end. First Lady Michelle Obama listens to his speech.

REMARKS ON IRAQ

President Barack Obama speaks to troops on Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 14, thanking them for their service during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn as the Iraq war comes to an end. First Lady Michelle Obama listens to his speech.

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