U.S. TROOP WSITHRAWAL FROM IRAQ

Dec 14, 2011

President Obama marked the U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq and the end of the war with a visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He paid tribute to returning troops saying that U.S. was leaving behind a stable nation and "closing one of the most extraordinary chapters in the history of the American military."

PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS AT UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM CONVENTION

Dec 17, 2011

PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS AT UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM CONVENTION President Obama spoke to the 71st General Assembly of the Union for Reform Judaism. He said his administration has done more than any other to support Israel and his commitment to Israel is "unshakable." Other topics of discussion included sanctions against Iran and its nuclear program and the Middle East peace process.