Obama says he once was fooled into thinking the Iraq war was over . After the `` Mission Accomplished '' speech , the real war began , he says . Whatever happens after U.S. troops leave U.S. , the war will continue for Iraq . He says it could cost between $ 600 billion and $ 1 trillion to care for the Iraq , Afghanistan veterans .
Paul Rieckhoff says he once was fooled into thinking the Iraq war was over . After the `` Mission Accomplished '' speech , the real war began , he says . Whatever happens after U.S. troops leave Iraq , the war will continue for America . He says it could cost up to $ 1 trillion to care for the Iraq , Afghanistan veterans .