Wrapping up mission, US troops will leave some longstanding bases in Iraq under new deal

Wrapping up mission, US troops will leave some longstanding bases in Iraq under new deal - via AP News

MY SAY: Leaving Iraq, like leaving Afghanistan, would be a tragic mistake. We need power projection platforms from which to influence our enemies and adversaries. Without being able to reach out and touch them, our influence will wane, and then we will be in a world of hurt.