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The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release

December 17, 2011

WEEKLY ADDRESS: Honoring Those Who

Served in Iraq, as the War Comes to An End

WASHINGTONIn this weeks address, President Obama expressed the gratitude of the entire

nation to the brave men and women who have served in the war in Iraq, and welcomed ourtroops home as we mark the official end to the war. This historic achievement would not be

possible without the skill and dedication of the men and women of the United States Armed

Forces. They prove every day that when we come together, there is nothing we cannot do. Nowits time to follow their example, put aside partisanship, and rebuild our economy so that everyAmerican who wants to work can find a job, and everyone has the opportunity to make it if they

try.

Remarks of President Barack Obama

Weekly Address

The White House

December 17, 2011

This week marked an historic moment in the life of our country and our military.

For nearly nine years, our nation has been at war in Iraq. More than 1.5 million Americans haveserved there with honor, skill, and bravery. Tens of thousands have been wounded. Military

families have sacrificed greatlynone more so than the families of those nearly 4,500Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice. All of themour troops, veterans, and their

familieswill always have the thanks of a grateful nation.

On Thursday, the colors our Armed Forces fought under in Iraq were formally cased in aceremony in Baghdad before beginning their journey back home. Our troops are now preparing

to make their final march across the border and out of the country. Iraqs future will be in thehands of its own people. Our war there will be over. All of our troops will be out of Iraq. And

this holiday season, all of us can finally say: welcome home.

This is an extraordinary achievementone made possible by the hard work and sacrifice of themen and women who had the courage to serve. And theres a lesson to learn from thata lesson

about our character as a nation.

See, theres a reason our military is the most respected institution in America. They dont seethemselves or each other as Democrats first or Republicans first. They see themselves as


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Americans first.

For all our differences and disagreements, they remind us that we are all a part of somethingbigger; that we are one nation and one people. And for all our challenges, they remind us that

there is nothing we cant do when we stick together.

Theyre the finest our nation has to offer. Many will remain in the military and go on to the nextmission. Others will take off the uniform and become veterans. But their commitment to service

doesnt end when they take off the uniform in fact, Im confident the story of their service toAmerica is just beginning.

After years of rebuilding Iraq, it is time to enlist our veterans and all our people in the work of

rebuilding America.

Folks like my grandfather came back from World War II to form the backbone of the largestmiddle class in history. And todays generation of veterans the 9/11 Generation of veterans

is armed with the skills, discipline, and leadership to attack the defining challenge of our time:rebuilding an economy where hard work pays off, where responsibility is rewarded, where

anyone can make it if they try.

Now it is up to us to serve these brave men and women as well as they serve us. Every day, theymeet their responsibilities to their families and their country. Now its time to meet ours

especially those of us who you sent to serve in Washington. This cannot be a country wheredivision and discord stand in the way of our progress. This is a moment where we must come

together to ensure that every American has the chance to work for a decent living, own their ownhome, send their kids to college, and secure a decent retirement.

This is a moment for us to build a country that lives up to the ideals that so many of our bravest

Americans have fought and even died for. That is our highest obligation as citizens. That is thewelcome home that our troops deserve.

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Thank you.

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

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For Immediate ReleaseDecember 17, 2011

WEEKLY ADDRESS: Honoring Those Who

Served in Iraq, as the War Comes to An End

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WASHINGTONIn this weeks address, President Obama expressed the gratitude of the

entire nation to the brave men and women who have served in the war in Iraq, and welcomed ourtroops home as we mark the official end to the war.

This historic achievement would not be possible without the skill and dedication of the men and

women of the United States Armed Forces.

They prove every day that when we come together, there is nothing we cannot do. Now its time

to follow their example, put aside partisanship, and rebuild our economy so that every Americanwho wants to work can find a job, and everyone has the opportunity to make it if they try.

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