Obama Sending 275 Troops To Iraq
President Obama says the purpose is “to provide support and security for U.S. personnel and the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.”
Via Liberaland:
The purpose, says President Obama, is “to provide support and security for U.S. personnel and the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.” The White House released this statement:
Today, consistent with the War Powers Resolution, the President transmitted a report notifying the Congress that up to approximately 275 U.S. military personnel are deploying to Iraq to provide support and security for U.S. personnel and the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. The personnel will provide assistance to the Department of State in connection with the temporary relocation of some staff from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad...