Senator Barack Obama to Deliver Major Foreign Policy Address on Iraq and U.S. National Security

CHICAGO, IL – (July 15), Senator Barack Obama will deliver a major speech on the war in Iraq and America’s national security priorities. Senator Obama will outline his strategy for addressing the most pressing threats facing America, which requires bringing the war to a responsible end, finishing the fight in Afghanistan, and pursuing our broader strategic objectives in the world.

Unlike Senator McCain, Senator Obama had the judgment to oppose the war before it began.  Senator Obama understood that the war would undermine our security by sapping the resources needed to fight the Taliban in Afghanistan and al-Qaeda across the globe.  As President, Senator Obama will consult with the generals on the ground on the tactics necessary to ensure the safe, responsible redeployment of American troops over 16 months.