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Study: Iraq withdrawal date important for preserving security
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Senior Fellow Larry Korb, when introducing the report said "Now - more than ever - it is important to set a date"
We would argue now — more than ever — it’s important to set a date, because this is the one thing that all of the factions in Iraq agree on and we need to bring them together. […]
A lot of people have argued that if you set a date to get out now, you will undermine the gains that have occurred in the last year and a half. In our view it’s exactly the opposite, if you don’t set a deadline you will in fact undermine those gains, because if the…people who have been part of this awakening movement that started in Al Anbar province think the United States will be there indefinitely, they will no longer cooperate with us.
The report, prepared in conjunction with "military planners and logistics experts". also concluded a withdrawal could be accomplished in 8 to 10 months.
The United States clearly wants to remove all equipment of value or sensitive nature from Iraq as it withdraws, but it does not need to remove every nut and bolt belonging to the U.S. government. A 10-month timeframe should be sufficient to remove most heavy or sensitive American assets from Iraq while leaving behind non-essential equipment and supplies. (Link)
The notion that a firm withdrawal date would be required for Iraqis to take responsiblity and assume control for their country has been the Democrats argument since at least 2004. This report substantiates that argument.
Topics: Iraq , Withdrawal , Center for American Progress
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