John Edwards calls for immediate withdrawal from Iraq

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http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2006/08/05/john_edwards_calls_for_immediate_withdrawal_from_iraq/

MOULTONBORO, N.H. --Former vice presidential candidate John Edwards, who is considering another run for the Democratic nomination for president, said Saturday the United States should start pulling troops out of Iraq immediately.

The former U.S. Sen. from North Carolina told reporters America should "make it clear (to Iraqis) we are leaving, and the best way is to start leaving. We should take 40,000 combat troops out now."

Edwards, who has said he regretted his vote as a U.S. senator authorizing President Bush to declare war in Iraq, said he would ask the country's military leaders for a strategy "to have the (rest of the) troops out in roughly 12 to 18 months."

"There is no chance other countries in the world will help Iraq as long as we are an occupying force," he said.

[blm]

1. Better yet, throw support behind the withdrawal plan out there. Urge other

Dem lawmakers to do the same.

[ChiciB1]

2. Same Topic At Latest Breaking News!

I applaud Edwards for this. I made more comments at other thread!

Go, Johnny, Go!!!

[converted_democrat]

3. I like John.. He has a heck of a head on his shoulders.. What I wouldn't

give for a Gore/ Edwards ticket..

[dogday]

4. I have always liked Edwards and his

2 Americas speech... It applies now more than ever..... I am glad to see him do this....

[Mass]

5. Good to see him join the rest of the Dem leadership. Now, what about

saying when the withdrawal should end. (sorry, I did not see he said 12 to 18 months).

[democrank]

6. Every now and then

an old fashioned Democrat manages to rise above the Beltway`s rat-a-tat-tat and be heard. John Edwards is one of those rare birds, refreshingly courageous and painfully honest. I respect him for that.

[wanpete]

7. Good for John. I really, really like this guy. I like the way he thinks,

his humble beginnings, his work for the poor and working class, his personal story, and the fact that he is not a "washington politician". I'd happily support him in '08.