[Skybird]

If they request that, I see no argument why to reject that. It is their country. And isn't that the long awaited opportunity to start pulling out without loosing your face - leaving because the other asks you to step down your military role, so in no way you'd violate anyone's will when leaving?

Or did you plan to stay for another fifteen years, no matter if wnated by Iraqis, or not? :hmm:

If I were the US, I would take that chance to get rid of this unloved haemorrhoids while having a free ride with the media, even more so before the presidential election. Even me would find it difficult to criticise bush for complying with what Iraqis want, and bringing home the troops. "The party that gave back peace to America" - the republican party's government! that could make a difference in the election.