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Petraeus Sees Withdrawal to 'Pre-Surge Levels'

Top US commander says goals are being met

By Josie Garthwaite, Newser User

Posted Sep 10, 2007 3:53 PM CDT

(Newser) – David Petraeus told Congress today that the objectives of the troop surge “are in large measure being met” and said US forces could drop “to pre-surge levels” by mid-July. The top American commander in Iraq said he has recommended that force reductions begin... Read full story »

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