U.S. to Launch Phased Iraq Pullout

Take THAT, Democrats!

Hey, wait a minute...

AP: Pace: U.S. to Launch Phased Iraq Pullout

The U.S. will carry out planned withdrawals of American troops in Iraq only from regions where Iraqi forces can maintain security against the insurgents, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff said Thursday.

Gen. Peter Pace said the current force of 160,000 would drop to below 138,000 by March, then U.S. commanders on the ground would work with the Iraqi government to determine the pace of future pullbacks in areas that have been secured by local security forces...