Iraq: looking back on 2008

The transcript discusses the situation in Iraq in 2008, highlighting the reduction in violence due to Sunni militias cooperating with U.S. forces against al-Qaeda. It mentions the decrease in U.S. civilian deaths and the Iraqi government's agreement on a U.S. troop withdrawal timetable by 2011, with President-elect Obama aiming for an earlier exit. The upcoming 2009 elections are noted, with concerns about potential violence and the challenges of rebuilding Iraq.

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