On the recordJanuary 23, 2007
Several hundred thousand for several years.
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Discussing troop levels needed in Iraq.
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It's going to be a violent spring, and we're going to have violence into this summer.
Based on your knowledge of the Army and its state of readiness, how long do you believe the increased troop levels and tempo of operations can be sustained?
I view that with deep regret, because I think the American people and their representatives deserved better.
I do not think that the responsible members of that government right now certainly want us to withdraw.