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Richard Cochrane is trained in chemistry and metallurgy but is far more interested and practiced as a political and fund raising consultant, writer and amateur historian. He grew up in a Navy family and with his two younger brothers carried on its 500+ year tradition of naval service to Great Britain and the USA then enjoyed a career with one of the largest advertising and public relations agencies working with numerous Fortune 500 companies and many of America's premier educational institutions. He maintains friendships and acquaintanceships around the world. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.

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Obama Accepts McCain Challenge To Visit Iraq and Afghanistan

June 16th, 2008 • Richard Cochrane
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Guess it is about time to get there.

Obama finally agrees to go to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Barack Obama, the presumed Democratic presidential nominee spoke with Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari on Monday and told him he looks forward to seeing him in Baghdad.

Obama said he is considering a trip to Iraq and Afghanistan before the November election and that more details will be announced shortly.

Obama said he told Zebari he was encouraged by the reductions of violence in Iraq, but that as president he will carefully move to end U.S. combat operations in Iraq.

McCain challenged Obama to just such a visit, and offered to accompany him and show him around. It is not likely that Obama will include McCain in his entourage.

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