Posted on 06/26/2006 5:19:58 PM PDT by MNJohnnie
WASHINGTON — Recommendations from U.S. generals and the new Iraqi government will determine how many U.S. troops will remain in Iraq, President Bush said Monday, casting aside reports that sharp troop reductions are in the works ahead of November's midterm election.
Gen. George Casey, head of Multinational Force in Iraq, met with Bush last Friday, at which time the two reviewed joint U.S.-Iraqi force operations to secure Baghdad as well as actions in Ramadi aimed at securing that city by running out members of Al Qaeda.
The president said the two also discussed troop levels, but no decisions have been made.
"As you well know, our standards are the Iraqis stand up, the coalition will be able to stand down," Bush said Monday during a question and answer period with reporters after a meeting with organizations providing support to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families.
"In terms of our troop presence there, that decision will be made by General Casey, as well as the sovereign government of Iraq, based upon conditions on the ground. And one of the things that General Casey assured me of is that, whatever recommendation he makes, it will be aimed toward achieving victory," Bush said.
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First they want troops removed then they dont want it done before an election. Love those stupid Democrats.
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Love the Tagline MR!
This is pretty funny. Now the Dems are complaining that some troops will be withdrawn this fall.
You mean...Bush is going to going to cut and run this November? So...he's for it after he's against it?
What a flip flopper.
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