"Bush says pulling out of Iraq would undermine our troops’ morale:"
It is also important for every American to understand the consequences of pulling out of Iraq before our work is done. … We would undermine the morale of our troops by betraying the cause for which they have sacrificed. [12/18/05]
U.S. troops say they want out of Iraq within a year:
A new poll to be released today shows that U.S. soldiers overwhelmingly want out of Iraq — and soon. The poll is the first of U.S. troops currently serving in Iraq, according to John Zogby, the pollster. Conducted by Zogby International and LeMoyne College, it asked 944 service members, “How long should U.S. troops stay in Iraq?” Only 23 percent backed Mr. Bush’s position that they should stay as long as necessary. In contrast, 72 percent said that U.S. troops should be pulled out within one year. Of those, 29 percent said they should withdraw “immediately.” [Zogby-2/28/06]
"American Progress has a plan that will drawdown the U.S. troop presence in Iraq
within one year. If the troops support it, why can’t their Commander-in-Chief?"
Think Progress
More soldiers (29%) serving in Iraq say, 'leave now' than those (23%) who say 'stay as long as necessary'. Damn, those soldiers must be reading the liberal press' take on how things are actually going over there!
