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PrintFebruary 23, 2010
Graph of the Day for February 23, 2010
"Most of you know I opposed this war from the start. I thought it was a tragic mistake... It's time to admit that no amount of American lives can resolve the political disagreement that lies at the heart of someone else's civil war. That's why I have a plan that will bring our combat troops home by March of 2008." Barak Obama, February 2007.
"I am very optimistic about -- about Iraq. I mean, this could be one of the great achievements of this administration." Vice President Joe Biden, February 2010.
Source: Brookings Iraq Index.
Hoven's Index for February 23, 2010
Iraq civilian casualties in January 2007: 3500
In December 2009: 150
Enemy initiated attacks against US Coalition in one week in June 2007: 1800
In one week in December 2009: 150
Iraq military & police killed in May 2007: 300
In January 2010: 17
Source: Brookings Iraq Index.
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