Iraq comfortable with gradual U.S. troop withdrawal

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Source: Reuters

BAGHDAD, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Iraq would be comfortable with a gradual withdrawal of U.S. troops as long as such plans were discussed first with the government in Baghdad, the Iraqi government spokesman said on Monday.

"I don't think there would be a problem with a gradual withdrawal that's agreed with the Iraqis," Ali al-Dabbagh told Reuters in response to testimony by the U.S. commander in Iraq, General David Petraeus, who said American forces could be cut back to around 130,000 troops by the middle of next year.

"But a sudden withdrawal is not in anyone's interest, not in the region's, not in Iraq's," added Dabbagh.

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1. Quick, what's the definition of "Iraq" in this context?

According to the article Iraq = "Iraqi government spokesman". :eyes:

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2. why do I continue to expect more from Reuters...