OBAMA SEEKS TO “CLARIFY” IRAQ COMMENTS

In a quickly-scheduled press availability, the Senator insists his position on Iraq has not changed. Watch video above. "I intend to end this war... I am not searching for maneuvering room with respect to that position." Though he also says: "I have always reserved the right to do what's best for America's national interest... I would be a poor commander-in-chief if I didn't take facts on the ground into account." Revamped McCain team responds: "Now that Barack Obama has changed course... we would like to congratulate him for accepting John McCain’s principled stand...." Read full statement. Earlier: Obama tells reporters he plans a “a thorough assessment” of his Iraq policy.