On Tuesday Obama commented on the withdrawal of troops from Iraq calling it an important milestone. He went on to assert that tough times were not over for the region. Obama clarified that there will still be issues of power and rebellions yet to come.
He stated, “Today, American troops have transferred control of all Iraqi cities and towns to Iraq’s government and security forces. The Iraqi people are rightfully treating this day as a cause for celebration. This an important step forward, as a sovereign and united Iraq continues to take control of its own destiny.”
Unfortunately it is likely that the region will continue to experience car bombings and other attacks which will leave it in a perpetual state of turmoil for years to come. Typically such a vast change as democracy is not received lightly. It usually takes years and decades for nations to make the transition towards democracy. The United States had many bloody battles before it became a united, free democratic country. It is likely that many more lives will be lost in Iraq. However the end reward will be great. People will be given power and will live free from the oppression which has always been native to the region. It is truly a happy time for the people of Iraq because they can now begin to feel independence.
Obama ended his speech on a positive note stating, “I am confident that those forces will fail. Today’s transition is further proof that those who have tried to pull Iraq into the abyss of disunion and civil war are on the wrong side of history.”
