Rice Speaks of Possible Troop Drawdown

[Lone_Star_Dem]

By DOUGLASS K. DANIEL, Associated Press Writer 16 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - Echoing military commanders, Secretary of State
Condoleezza Rice said Sunday the U.S. could withdraw a significant number of troops from
Iraq this year if Iraqi forces are able to assume greater control of the country's security.

"I think it's entirely probable that we will see a significant drawdown of American forces over the next year. ... It's all dependent on events on the ground," the chief American diplomat said.

Just this past week, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld declined to predict when U.S. forces would be out of Iraq.
President Bush has said that decision would be up to a future U.S. president and a future Iraqi government.

"The level of the forces in Iraq will depend on conditions on the ground and the recommendations of the commanders," Rumsfeld told reporters at the
Pentagon. He said he had not yet received a recommendation from Gen. George Casey, the top commander in Iraq, on whether or when to reduce the size of the force.
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Flip/Flop yet again.

[fooj]

1. What is this good cop/bad cop shit?

Peace.

[LynnTheDem]

2. blah blah blah there is no doubt blah blah

Just trying to keep Americans hanging on...almost turning a corner! Almost!

Bullshit.

[Kerrytravelers]

3. Must be getting close to the next election cycle.

Time to change our story again. :eyes:

[Moderator]

4. Duplicate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=2188958