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Obama dedicates Abraham Lincoln Hall at National Defense University in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Gen. George W. Casey Jr., Army Chief of Staff, during the dedication of the Abraham Lincoln Hall at the National Defense University at Ft. McNair in Washington on March 12, 2009. At left is Commandant USMC Gen. James Conway and at right is Air Force Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)

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“ I can't think of another officer who has contributed so much and given so much to the men and women of this Army, ”
U.S. Army Gen. McKiernan retires
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“ There is still a terrorist threat here that is working to foment continued sectarian violence, ”
Casey: Sectarian crisis in Iraq has passed
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“ He knows that stability is important and he feels good about the direction things are going and wants to help keep it on track, ”
Gen. Casey extends role in Iraq
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“ I do believe we'll still be able to take some fairly substantial reductions after these elections in the spring and summer. ”
Possible spring pullout from Iraq seen
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“ If the political process continues to go positively, and if the development of the security forces continues to go as it is going, ”
Possible spring pullout from Iraq seen
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