Spain begins Iraq troop withdrawal process

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http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L1952916.htm

MADRID, April 19 (Reuters) - The process of withdrawing Spanish troops from Iraq has begun and will be completed in less than six weeks, Spain's new government said on Monday.

Defence Minister Jose Bono said he would not give any dates for the troop pullout for security reasons and because the troops had to be told before anyone else.

"The process has started and will be completed rapidly," Bono told a news conference after the new government's first cabinet meeting.

Asked about a reported estimate of the time needed for withdrawal, Bono said: "Whoever said six to eight weeks was being imprudent because it will be less."

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[w13rd0]

1. Sounds like Zapatero wasn't dissuaded...

...by the lil Bush's 5 minute lecture...

[onehandle]

2. What a bunch of wusses....

Don't want to die so I can fill up my Hummer?

[DoktorGreg]

3. Sad day in US history...

Not that I disagree with this decision, they are right to leave. However this is a profound moment in US history, and marks the beginning of the isolation of the US until we get over our issues. Given the Republican syncopathy, we will be isolated for a long time.

[moondust]

4. Blood for Bush* Drive loses a donor.

Spain comes to its senses, focuses resources on fighting terrorism.

[liarliartieonfire]

5. Zapatero looks puzzled as over 50,000 troops show up to board

the Spanish flights out of IRAQ.

(spoof)

[sspiderjohn]

6. LOL. I really do wish it was our guys/gals going home. n/t

n/t

[BostonTeaParty04]

8. LOL... good one!!!

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[liarliartieonfire]

7. Dying for oil/ Bush war is just a oil barons clusterf*ck

NONE of our troops should be there. This should have been decided in the boardrooms of the oilmen, themselves.