It would mean that wed be risking mass killings on a horrific scale. It would mean we allow the terrorists to establish a safe haven in Iraq to replace the one they lost in Afghanistan." President Barack Obama on December 14. 2011. claimed: "Everything that American troops have done in Iraq . . . all of it has led to this moment of success. Were leaving behind a sovereign. stable. and selfreliant Iraq." I agree with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani that the Presidents failed policies created the development of Daesh. leading to the Syrian refugee crisis. resulting in children drowning at sea. The President should change course. In conclusion.