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Fri, Oct 21 2011 14:43:48

WH Office Hours with Ben Rhodes 10/21/11

Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, answers your questions following President Obama's remarks on ending the war in Iraq on October 21, 2011.

  1. whitehouse
    whitehouse@whitehouse
    "Today, I can say to our troops in Iraq—you’re definitely coming home for the holidays." -President Barack Obama
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 09:52:34
  2. WHLive
    WHLive@WHLive
    WH Office Hours: Natl Security Advisor Ben Rhodes will be here @ 2:30ET to answer your Qs about ending the war in Iraq. Ask now: #WHChat
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 10:06:53
  3. whitehouse
    whitehouse@whitehouse
    Obama announces US troops in Iraq will be home by the end of the year. Have Qs? Use #WHChat to ask now. Ben Rhodes answers @WHLive @ 2:30ET
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:19:26
  4. WHLive
    WHLive@WHLive
    Hey everyone – Ben here, Dep Natl Security Advisor to Obama. Here to answer some Qs on today’s announcement. Use #WHChat
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:34:40
  5. whitehouse.gov
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    Fri, Oct 21 2011 13:58:15
  6. eleraama
    eleraama@eleraama
    @WHLive What effect will the withdrawal have on Iraq's stability, short term and long term? #WHchat
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:26:32
  7. WHLive
    WHLive@WHLive
    .@eleraama Iraqis have proven they can provide for security. They will continue to develop Security Forces/govt with our assistance #WHChat
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:37:31
  8. IntiMarAlem85
    IntiMarAlem85@IntiMarAlem85
    What's going to happen to the Green Zone? #WHChat @WHLive @whitehouse #Iraq
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:35:41
  9. WHLive
    WHLive@WHLive
    .@IntiMarAlem85 We will still have a large Embassy in Iraq, but it will be consistent with our embassies around the world. No bases #WHChat
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:39:32
  10. Daroswene
    Daroswene@Daroswene
    #whchat will $ for defense be shifted to assist with #jobs or #infrastructure since the war is essentially over?
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:39:31
  11. WHLive
    WHLive@WHLive
    .@Daroswene At peak of war Iraq cost over $100 billion per year. Now we can invest that money at home. #WHChat
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:41:21
  12. practicality
    practicality@practicality
    Hey Ben, No Q. But will you thank the President for us for ending this unjust war ? #WHChat @whitehouse
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:41:07
  13. WHLive
    WHLive@WHLive
    .@practicality Yes. Was core commitment of the President. Also giving thanks for all of our troops and their families. #WHChat
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:42:42
  14. whatsamattausa
    whatsamattausa@whatsamattausa
    @whlive will US still have operational bases in Iraq after withdraw? #WHChat
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:40:33
  15. WHLive
    WHLive@WHLive
    .@whatsamattausa No. We won't have any U.S. bases in Iraq. Will have an Embassy and close partnership. #WHChat
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:43:53
  16. Kempo50
    Kempo50@Kempo50
    @WHLive #WHChat Could you please comment on the number of private security contractors that will remain/be deployed in Iraq?
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:42:25
  17. WHLive
    WHLive@WHLive
    .@Kempo50 There will be 4-5K private security contractors helping secure our Embassy and consulates. We always secure our diplomats. #WHChat
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:46:37
  18. mrsv98
    mrsv98@mrsv98
    #WHChat How will we keep tabs on Al Quida once we are out Iraq? What safeguards are in place to prevent regrowth or terrorism in area?
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:45:12
  19. WHLive
    WHLive@WHLive
    .@mrsv98 Iraqi Security Forces will be in lead. We helped train and equip them to go after al Qaeda. US has degraded AQ globally. #WHChat
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:48:58
  20. TrastX
    TrastX@TrastX
    @WHLive How are these soon2be jobless soldiers going to provide for their families? #jobs #WHChat
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:47:49
  21. WHLive
    WHLive@WHLive
    .@TrastX We're committed to helping vets find opportunity. 21st Cent GI Bill covers education. Jobs Act boosts vets employment. #WHChat
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:50:45
  22. SophalMiracle
    SophalMiracle@SophalMiracle
    @WHLive Good News, the US Troops R coming home!Every Nation can govern itself!What do the Iraqi pple visulize their country 2B? #WHChat #CNN
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:48:41
  23. WHLive
    WHLive@WHLive
    .@SophalMiracle Iraqis want to determine their future. They want representative govt and sovereignty and normal partnership with US. #WHChat
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:52:29
  24. MadLove4Adam
    MadLove4Adam@MadLove4Adam
    @WHLive Did something happen to precipitate this at this time?Skeptics (not me) credit the campaign. #WHChat
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:50:24
  25. WHLive
    WHLive@WHLive
    .@MadLove4Adam Timing was based on need to finalize plans to move remaining 40K troops and equipment out of Iraq by end of '11. #WHChat
    Fri, Oct 21 2011 11:53:27

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