U.S. Congressman Michael Michaud, D-Maine, issued the following statement after President Obama announced that U.S. troops would be removed from Iraq before the end of the year:

“Having visited with our troops in Iraq, I know how hard they’ve worked to accomplish their mission. I’ve been seeking a withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq for years, and I’m glad we’re getting closer to that goal.

“We’ve lost too …