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Obama Salutes Returning Troops at Ft. Bragg

President Obama who won office in part by opposing the war in Iraq today celebrated its end with thanks to a crowd of soldiers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The President alluded to nine years of controversy over the war but told the soldiers their sacrifices help to unify the country.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

President Obama who won office in part by opposing the war in Iraq today celebrated its end with thanks to a crowd of soldiers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The President alluded to nine years of controversy over the war but told the soldiers their sacrifices help to unify the country. Jamie Tarabay is Managing Editor of National Security and Foreign Affairs for the National Journal.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    KCRW

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Jamie Tarabay

    Al Jazeera America

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