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Petraeus Sees No New Troop Buildup in Iraq

General wraps up two days of testimony before Congress

By Zach Samalin, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 9, 2008 8:44 PM CDT

(Newser) – Gen. David H. Petraeus told the House Armed Forces Committee today that he does not foresee another buildup of US armed forces in Iraq, calling the possibility of a new surge "a pretty remote thought in my mind." If violences escalates again, the... Read full story »

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General wraps up two days of testimony before Congress

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