September 12, 2007

Bush To Back Drawdown Plan

AP reported late yesterday that President Bush planned to endorse Gen. David Petraeus' recommendation of a gradual withdrawal of up to 30,000 troops during the first half of next year. The plan would bring U.S. troop levels down to pre-surge levels by summer 2008.

Bush's enactment of the plan would be contingent upon events on the ground, specifically the continued success of the surge as reported by Petraeus in his testimony before Congress this week. The president plans to announce his intentions in a 15-minute televised address at 9 p.m. EDT Thursday. The White House will also present a written status report on the surge on Friday.

This morning, the Washington Post reports that Bush's support of Petraeus' recommendation is already drawing fire from congressional Democrats and some Republicans who are seeking a more rapid withdrawal from Iraq.

Posted at 8:01 AM
Posted to: Congress, David Petraeus, Iraq, Military, President Bush
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