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2006-05-18 Iraq

Rumsfeld testifies Iraqi troop cuts uncertain

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Posted by Dan Darling 2006-05-18 00:36|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Rumsfeld told a Senate panel yesterday that he still hopes a big troop cut will occur this year but added, "I can't promise it."

Uncertainty? In a war? Dang, we shoulda got the extended warranty. Or Congress-critters that aren't idiots.

Posted by SteveS 2006-05-18 01:39|| 2006-05-18 01:39|| Front Page Top

#2 Extended warranties are common. Congresscritters that aren't idiots ... there have been some over the years ...

Posted by lotp 2006-05-18 07:34|| 2006-05-18 07:34|| Front Page Top

#3 Once again by Congress' own action, the Goldwater-Nichols Act, it is the Theater Commander who decides how the operation is conducted. POTUS and SecDef can fire'em or cut resources, but otherwise it is his task to carry out.

Posted by Slaimble Hupolurong3352 2006-05-18 09:25|| 2006-05-18 09:25|| Front Page Top

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