iraqi prime minister haidar al-abadi had been expected to seek billions of dollars in drones and other u.s. weapons during his visit to the oval office .
but white house spokesman josh earnest says the iraqi leader did not make a specific request for additional military support during the meeting .
asked about military aid by a reporter after his discussion with mr. abadi , obama hedged and said : ` i think this is why we are having this meeting '