Recently, all attention seems to be directed at the explosive situation between Israel and Lebanon, pushing Iraq out of the spotlight.
Maybe that's why the Dems decided to send Bush a letter calling for troops to begin withdrawing from Iraq by year's end.
They are just playing to their anti-war base, keeping them happy. Nevermind that the letter accomplishes nothing.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Key Democratic leaders in the House and Senate have united to call on President Bush to begin pulling U.S. troops out of Iraq by the end of the year, citing an overtaxed military, billions of dollars spent and ongoing sectarian violence.
In a letter to Bush released Monday, the Democrats backed a plan for the "phased redeployment" of troops.
"U.S. forces in Iraq should transition to a more limited mission focused on counterterrorism, training and logistical support of Iraqi security forces and force protection of U.S. personnel," the Democrats wrote.
...Democrats had previously advocated reducing reduce troops levels in Iraq, but were split on the precise approach. During a recent floor debate in the Senate, Democratic Sens. John Kerry of Massachusetts and Russ Feingold of Wisconsin proposed legislation that would require troops to be out of Iraq by July 2007.
...The recent letter, dated July 30, is significant because _ signed by every top Democrat on committees with oversight of military, intelligence and international affairs _ it solidifies the Democrats' position and presents a unified front as members head into election season.
The letter also was signed by Reid and Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California, his House counterpart.
Sorry.
This isn't significant. The Dems are asking for something that is going to happen anyway.
Some troop withdrawals are expected.
In effect, the Dems are calling for what the Bush administration already plans to do.
What's significant about that?
Nothing.
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