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20-11-03, 20:13
Bush surprises Pentagon on Iraq troops
LONDON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- President George Bush blindsided the Pentagon in London Thursday, saying if more troops were needed in Iraq, they would be sent.
That contradicted earlier Pentagon statements claiming the goal was to reduce troop strength, and reportedly startled both National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice and Secretary of State Colin Powell at the news conference.
"We could have less troops in Iraq. We could have the same number of troops in Iraq. We could have more troops in Iraq. Whatever is necessary to secure Iraq," Bush said.
http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20031120-104000-7918r.htm
LONDON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- President George Bush blindsided the Pentagon in London Thursday, saying if more troops were needed in Iraq, they would be sent.
That contradicted earlier Pentagon statements claiming the goal was to reduce troop strength, and reportedly startled both National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice and Secretary of State Colin Powell at the news conference.
"We could have less troops in Iraq. We could have the same number of troops in Iraq. We could have more troops in Iraq. Whatever is necessary to secure Iraq," Bush said.
http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20031120-104000-7918r.htm