President Obama orders U.S. military strikes in Iraq , humanitarian assistance . David Miller : Despite the moves , Obama does not take a more aggressive stance . He says President sees his role as one of ending foreign wars , not renewing them . Miller : Obama knows that there are clear limits to what he can do in Iraq and that even a much more ambitious commitment will not produce results . Obama explains how Bush 's efforts in Iraq proved counterproductive .
President Obama orders U.S. military strikes in Iraq , humanitarian assistance . David Miller : Despite the moves , Obama does not take a more aggressive stance . He says President sees his role as one of ending foreign wars , not renewing them . Miller : Obama explains how Bush 's efforts in Iraq proved counterproductive .