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OBAMA SEEKS TO "CLARIFY" IRAQ COMMENTS

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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.

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