On January 27, 2005 president Bush was asked if the United States would pull it's troops out of Iraq if requested to do so by the duly, newly elected government. His response was, "Absolutely. This is a sovereign government. They're on their feet."
Source: New York Times, Jan 28, 2005
On May 10, 2007 "A majority of members of Iraq's parliament have signed a draft bill that would require a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. soldiers from Iraq and freeze current troop levels."
Source: Washington Post, May 11, 2007
Is it likely president Bush will keep his word if this bill becomes law?
For McCain's take on this issue see this commentary by Arianna Huffington.
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