Lawmakers to Question Rumsfeld on Future of U.S. Troops in Iraq

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http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBSIRZ2BAE.html

WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld rejected calls by some congressional Democrats on Thursday that the Bush administration set a timetable for U.S. withdrawal from Iraq. "That would be a mistake," he told a Senate panel.

"Timing in war is never predictable. There are never guarantees," Rumsfeld told the Senate Armed Services Committee. "Those who say we are losing this war are wrong. We are not."

Congressional Democrats are demanding answers about the future presence of U.S. troops in Iraq.

Rumsfeld, testifying on the progress in training Iraq's own security forces, said these forces have "a way to go," but progress was being made.

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1. Congress shall have the power ...

To raise and support armies, but no appropriation of money to that use shall be for a longer term than two years;

To provide and maintain a navy;

To make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces;

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Fuck Rumsfeld. Tell him to drop dead in two years.

[cliss]

2. Interesting. I didn't know that.

If that's the case, haven't we worn out our welcome in Iraq? Because I believe it's over 2 years now.

What next, George?

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3. Congress keeps appropriating more funds ... with no end in sight.

:shrug: