Italy to Start Iraq Troop Pullout in Fall

[Canuckistanian]

Italy to Start Iraq Troop Pullout in Fall

By ALESSANDRA RIZZO Associated Press Writer

GLENEAGLES, Scotland Jul 8, 2005 — Italy plans to begin withdrawing some of its troops from Iraq in September, Premier Silvio Berlusconi said Friday.

Berlusconi, who was a strong supporter of President Bush on Iraq, sent 3,000 troops to the country after the ouster of Saddam Hussein to help rebuild the country. He had previously indicated he hoped a pullout could begin in September.

"We will begin withdrawing 300 men in the month of September," Berlusconi said at the G-8 summit in Gleneagles, Scotland. But he added the decision would depend on security conditions on the ground and could change.

So, what's this 'resolve' thing about, again?
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=920978&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312

[Vladimir]

1. Well, there are two things here

Firstly, this is a statement with a lot of wiggle room - but if, on the other hand, this pullout occurs, and is followed through, it will be a testament to how much pressure the anti-war movement has put on Berlusconi as much as anything. The left is, dare I say it, kicking ass and taking names across Europe right now - Berlusconi's scalp will be a sweet one.

[Moderator]

2. Duplicate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=1612723