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Originally Posted by Bugs In fact, Obama had told the Iraqis that they should not rush through a "Strategic Framework Agreement" governing the future of US forces until after President George W. Bush leaves office, she said. |
He is correct in his caution to rushing to agreement. Once signed the agreement would commit the US to a position that could be detrimental to it's interests. As a member of Congress, Obama was simply stating what others in Congress have been saying. Congress needs to be involved in the formulation of the final agreement.
"Several Members of Congress responded with demands that Congress be
involved in creating the planned Agreements, from negotiation to implementation, and took action to ensure such involvement. Congress has proposed numerous pieces of legislation that would increase its role in creating these Agreements, from calling for executive-branch consultation and reporting to requiring formal congressional approval."
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL34568.pdf