Obama's Iraq strategy: rigid ideology vs. principle and pragmatism
"We are at a defining moment in our history.
We can choose the path of unending war and unilateral action, and sap our strength and standing. We can choose the path of disengagement, and cede our leadership. Or, we can meet fear and danger head-on with hope and strength; with common purpose as a united America; and with common cause with old allies and new partners....." (transcript from My.BarackObama.com)