John Kerry actually said...

I think it is critical to set a date, because it is the only way the Iraqis are ultimately going to take responsibility. It is the way to shift our forces through redeployment to the real war on terror.

Context

Senator Kerry emphasizes the importance of setting a withdrawal date for U.S. troops to encourage Iraqi responsibility and focus on the real war on terror.

06/20/2006

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