30 Republicans lost their seats in the last national election and 0 Democrats did. That is America speaking loud and clear about the war in Iraq. It is a mandate for change.
Americans didn't give you a majority so you could pretend to oppose the president and then "back down" at the very first road-block.
Washington Post: Democrats Back Down On Iraq Timetable
Giving the president what he wants is the problem.
Perhaps you should reflect that what you compromise is our troops lives.
You should also reflect on the language in the Washington Post story above. President Bush expects to secure an agreement, while Democrats hope to reach a compromise.
ADDENDUM: Pelosi and Reid say that Washington Post story saying Democrats "Backed Down" to Bush's demands is false. Details here
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