Dems unite, call for troop pullout from Iraq by year's end

[sabra]

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-07-31-dems-iraq_x.htm

Key Democrats call for Iraq withdrawal

WASHINGTON - Key Democratic leaders in the House and Senate have united to call on President Bush to begin pulling U.S. troops out of Iraq by the end of the year, citing an overtaxed military, billions of dollars spent and ongoing sectarian violence.

In a letter to Bush released Monday, the Democrats backed a plan for the "phased redeployment" of troops.

"U.S. forces in Iraq should transition to a more limited mission focused on counterterrorism, training and logistical support of Iraqi security forces and force protection of U.S. personnel," the Democrats wrote.

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Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and other Democrats backed a measure that called for a phased redeployment to begin by Dec. 31, but did not set a deadline for all troops to be home.

[rodeodance]

1. good news--I like to see: the word unite in same sentence as Dems

[rodeodance]

2. NOM>

[otohara]

3. The Uniters vs The Decider!

Wow, what a concept! Showing some group sack for a change!

[maseman]

4. Biggest News of the Day

Dems unite on something BESIDES Stem cell research.

Great news!

[lfairban]

5. It is good to see the Dems. unite behind something . . .

. . . in opposition to the president, but why do I get the feeling the pullout will start at the end of 2006, and last until 2016.

[Raine]

6. I agree

it seems like nothing but campaign rhetoric to me.

[LiberalEsto]

7. More than 3 years too late

I'd have more respect if they did this back in March of 2002.