Speaking to Marines at Camp Leune today, President Obama committed to the withdrawal of combat troops from Iraq within the next 18 months and the removal of all troops by the year 2011. Here are some of the important points that he made, especially regarding a new deal for veterans, and for the families of those in service. The full speech is available here.

Not even waiting for the debacles to end and all the soldiers to come home, where have I seen this All before!