we moved millions of pieces of equipment out of iraq. going forward, a transitional force of u.s. troops will remain in iraq with a different mission, advising, assisting iraq's security forces, supporting iraqi troops in targeted counterterrorism missions, and protecting our civilians. consistent with our agreement with the iraqi government, all u.s. troops will leave by the end of next year. >> out of iraq by the end of next year, that was the promise from president obama. he said the combat missions over but america can and will provide for the iraqi people as a friend and partner. you were working for george w. bush. i was curious to what you thought, as you listened to this. not a great speech but an historic moment. >> my first thought 7 1/2 years ago i was in the oval office when the president gave a speech committing us to iraq, and it's appropriate. americans don't like to commit troops abroad. when we do, we want to win and we want to come home. i think president bush is the