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Petraeus: Troops in Iraq help blunt Iran threat

                   
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May 21, 2008
        
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Army Gen. David Petraeus, who is to assume control of U.S. forces in the Middle East, says that a continued U.S. presence in Iraq is more likely to blunt, rather than inflame, Iran's growing influence in the region. In a 46-page question-and-answer document submitted in advance of his... [read full story]                    

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Troop cuts likely: General

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May 23, 2008
        

WASHINGTON: The U.S. commander in Iraq, General David Petraeus, on Thursday held out the surprise prospect of further troop withdrawals in the autumn, only one month after he recommended that President George Bush halt pull-outs after the ... ... Elana Schor WASHINGTON:...

Petraeus expects to advise further troop cuts in Iraq

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May 23, 2008
        

WASHINGTON – Army Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, said he expects to recommend additional cuts in U.S. troop levels there this fall. Petraeus said he would assess conditions before his departure in September, when he is scheduled to take over the U.S. Central Command.

                   

Analysis: Petraeus upbeat on Iraq

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May 23, 2008
        

By MELISSA SCHMITTWASHINGTON, May 23 (UPI) -- Gen. David Petraeus told an admiring Senate Armed Services Committee Thursday that the improving security situation in Iraq will likely allow him to recommend further U.S. troop reductions this fall, beyond the planned drawdown to about 140,000 in July.

Code Pink Disrupts Petraeus Hearing

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May 23, 2008
        

Friday, May 23, 2008 - FreeMarketNews.com "It took just about 15 minutes before the Senate Armed Service committee hearing on the confirmation of Gen. David Petraeus as commander of U.S. Central Command was interrupted by Code Pink," Daniel Libit reports for Politico. Libit's account continues,...

Petraeus May Seek Troop Cuts by Fall

newswire.co.nz
May 23, 2008
        

Petraeus May Seek Troop Cuts by Fall Gen. David Petraeus, commander of all forces in Iraq, said he could seek U.S. troop cuts in Iraq by fall. Petraeus, who is slated to take over U.S. Central Command in September, said he wouldn't make any promises but indicated the cuts could be forthcoming if...

Petraeus Slams Obama's Loony Plans For Iraq

gatewaypundit.blogspot.com
May 23, 2008
        

General Petraeus slammed the Obama withdrawal plan for Iraq and said the US can expect further troop cuts due to the great success of the Bush Surge.US General David Petraeus, the top US commander in Iraq, said Thursday he expects to recommend further cuts in US forces in Iraq before he...

Petraeus Slams Obama's Foolish Plans For Iraq

gatewaypundit.blogspot.com
May 23, 2008
        

General Petraeus slammed the Obama withdrawal plan for Iraq and said the US can expect further troop cuts due to the great success of the Bush Surge.US General David Petraeus, the top US commander in Iraq, said Thursday he expects to recommend further cuts in US forces in Iraq before he...

                   

Top US Iraq general may urge troop cutbacks in September (AFP)

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May 23, 2008
        

by Jim Mannion 7 minutes ago WASHINGTON (AFP) - The top US commander in Iraq said Thursday he expects to recommend further cuts in US forces in Iraq before he relinquishes command in September because of improved security. "My sense is I will be able to make a recommendation at that time for some...

                   

Petraeus May Recommend Iraq Troop Cuts

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May 23, 2008
        

In a move seen as boosting Sen. John McCain's presidential run, the Wall Street Journal reports this morning that Gen. David Petraeus said yesterday "more troops might leave the country this fall." Bush Defers To Commanders On Troop Levels As part of a story on Petraeus' testimony, the New York...

Petraeus Hints at Deeper Iraq Troop Pullout

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May 23, 2008
        

Petraeus Hints at Deeper Iraq Troop Pullout - Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, says he will likely recommend more withdrawals of U.S. troops before he leaves his post in September. Petraeus made the remarks to the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday....

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