“At least 12,000 American troops and probably more should leave at once, to send a stronger signal about our intentions and to ease the pervasive sense of occupation.” (Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.), January 27, 2005).
“America’s willful defeatists – led by Senator Ted Kennedy, who chose to declare our cause all but lost just days before this historic vote – look particularly puny in light of the millions who turned out to vote because they believe in the new Iraq.” (National Review Online, January 31, 2005.)
“WASHINGTON (AP) — Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz says that with the election in Iraq over he believes 15,000 U.S. troops can be withdrawn, reducing the American military force to 135,000.” (Associated Press, February 4, 2005).
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