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But the reason we set a date in Iraq to come out now was we said if we set a deadline it would force the Iraqis, would encourage the Iraqis to form their government and be self-sufficient.

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David Gergen explains the rationale behind setting a withdrawal date in Iraq.

08/30/2010

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