Senators Barack Obama and Joe Biden will work with top military commanders to responsibly end the war in Iraq. As president, Senator Obama will refocus our resources on al Qaeda in Afghanistan and finish the fight with the terrorists who attacked us on 9/11. The plan to deal with the situation in Iraq includes three main components:

End the War in Iraq Responsibly

Immediately upon taking office, Obama will give his Secretary of Defense and military commanders a new mission in Iraq: successfully ending the war. The removal of our troops will be responsible and phased.
   
Encourage Political Accommodation

Obama and Biden will press Iraq's leaders to take responsibility for their future and to substantially spend their oil revenues on their own reconstruction.
   
Increase Stability in Iraq and the Region

Obama and Biden will launch an aggressive diplomatic effort to reach a comprehensive compact on the stability of Iraq and the region. They also will address Iraq's refugee crisis.

In this video, Senator Barack Obama talks about his plan to end the war in Iraq and ensure stability for the country and the region:


You can read more about the Obama-Biden plan for ending the war in our section on Iraq. You can also read the full plan or give us your feedback on Iraq policy or other aspects of our foreign policy.