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Argument: Argument thesis  U.S. can still salvage the Iraqi state
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Parent Node: Node supports parent assertion  Increase U.S. troop levels
Node Text: U.S. Commanders in Iraq are opposed

"I met with every divisional commander, General Casey, the core commander, General Dempsey, we all talked together. And I said, in your professional opinion, if we were to bring in more American Troops now, does it add considerably to our ability to achieve success in Iraq? And they all said no. And the reason is because we want the Iraqis to do more. It is easy for the Iraqis to rely upon to us do this work. I believe that more American forces prevent the Iraqis from doing more, from taking more responsibility for their own future."

-- CentCom commanderGeneral John Abizaid, Senate Armed Services Committee hearing

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Node Created: Ulysses Berman — 2006-11-30 18:27:14

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