Defense Secretary Defends U.S. Withdrawal From Iraq

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The Associated Press reports:

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Tuesday defended President Barack Obama’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq in seven weeks, but left open the possibility for continued negotiations with Baghdad over a force presence there.

Most Republican presidential candidates have criticized the president’s withdrawal plan, saying the decision puts U.S. national security at risk.

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