Obama signals US policy shift from War on Terror to US economy and healthcare

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - Army Sgt. Julio A. Pagan-Laboy of C Company 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Brigade receives the Joint Service Achievement Medal and the Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal Nov. 27, 2007 at the Intelligence Operation Facility. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Billings) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

In a major speech last week, the president indicated that the global War on Terror is finally being drawn to a close.  Drone strikes will be more limited.  Guantanamo will be closed.  Federal focus for the remainder of his time in office will be on healthcare and the economy.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/23/us-usa-obama-speech-idUSBRE94M04Y20130523


This clearly is the correct course.

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