Senator Obama issued the following statement today in response to
reports that 4,000 American servicemen and women have now been killed in
Iraq since the war began.
"It is with great sadness that we have reached another grim milestone in
Iraq, with at least 4,000 of our finest Americans having been killed.
Each death is a tragedy, and we honor every fallen American and send our
thoughts and prayers to their families. It is past time to end this war
that should never have been waged by bringing our troops home, and
finally pushing Iraq's leaders to take responsibility for their future.
As we do, we must serve the memory of all who have died as well as they
served our country, by providing support for their families, caring for
our troops and veterans, and upholding the American values which our
fallen heroes exemplified through their service."
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