President Obama makes sense, at Camp Lejeune, out of the hash that Iraq has been. Stirring."There are many lessons to be learned from what we've experienced. We have learned that America must go to war with clearly defined goals, which is why I've ordered a review of our policy in Afghanistan. We have learned that we must always weigh the costs of action, and communicate those costs candidly to the American people, which is why I've put Iraq and Afghanistan into my budget. We have learned that in the 21st century, we must use all elements of American power to achieve our objectives, which is why I am committed to building our civilian national security capacity so that the burden is not continually pushed on to our military. We have learned that our political leaders must pursue the broad and bipartisan support that our national security policies depend upon, which is why I will consult with Congress and in carrying out my plans. And we have learned the importance of working closely with friends and allies, which is why we are launching a new era of engagement in the world."http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/feb/27/barack-obama-speech-iraq-war-endIf you prefer a U.S. source:http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/27/us/politics/27obama-text.html?pagewanted=all