`` Although I believe that the Iraqi people are ultimately better off without the tyranny of Saddam Hussein , I also believe that events in Iraq have reminded America of the need to use diplomacy and build international consensus to resolve our problems whenever possible , '' he said . President Obama focuses on Iran , Mideast conflict , wars in Iraq , Afghanistan . Obama says U.S. does n't want to keep troops in Afghanistan . U.S. ` ` does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements , '' Obama says . Obama says America 's ` ` strong ' '' with Israel ` ` unbreakable ''
President Obama focuses on Iran , Mideast conflict , wars in Iraq , Afghanistan . Obama says U.S. does n't want to keep troops in Afghanistan . U.S. ` ` does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements , '' Obama says . Obama says America 's ` ` strong ' '' with Israel ` ` unbreakable ''