Obama praises Iraq’s independence but says there will be difficult days aheadWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama warned on Saturday “there will be difficult days ahead” in Iraq and said the U.S. will remain a strong partner to Iraq for its security. White House celebrating Independence Day with barbecue, fireworks for military familiesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says Iraq’s independence is an extraordinary accomplishment but that its transition won’t be without problems. |