Coffman Worried About Future Of Iraq Amid Rising Influence Of Iran
DENVER (CBS4)- Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Colorado, supports the president's decision that all American troops will be pulled out of Iraq by year's end. But he said he is still worried about the future of the country and the rising influence of Iran.
"I'm very concerned about the future of Iraq, the stability of the country, the deep sectarian divisions within the country and the rising influence of Iran in Iraqi politics. Today is a good day for Iran, but unfortunately I don't think the president had a choice," said Coffman.
Watch the entire interview with Rep. Coffman below.
Coffman served two years with the U.S. Marines in Iraq.
President Barack Obama says U.S. troops who'll be leaving Iraq by year's end will leave "with their heads held high" and "proud of their success."
He confirmed Friday that all American troops will be pulled out of Iraq by year's end. It ends months of wrangling over whether the U.S. would maintain a force there to help train Iraqis. There are currently almost 40,000 American service personnel in Iraq.
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