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Sen. Warner Calls On President Bush To Begin Iraq Withdrawal In September

Sen. John Warner (R-VA), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, recently returned from a visit to Iraq. Today, he held a press conference to discuss his impressions from that trip. Frustrated with the lack of political progress in Iraq, Warner said it is time to put some “meaningful teeth” into Bush’s claim [...]

UPDATE:  First reaction isn't favorable.  You'll note one update on the Think Progress post from someone who doesn't think it calls for enough.  Much the same thoughts over at TPM Cafe..

Warner Calls For Withdrawal!...Of Only 5,000 Troops...And Won't Do Anything...

GOP Senator John Warner of Virginia gave a press conference today that is getting lots of attention from major news organizations, including Reuters and CNN. The alleged "news" at this press...

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