It makes no sense to tell the enemy when you plan to start withdrawing. All the terrorists would have to do is mark their calendars and gather their strength and begin plotting how to overthrow the government and take control of the country of Iraq.
President Bush argued against a timetable for withdrawal from Iraq, emphasizing military strategy.
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