Major Troop Increase in Iraq Not Needed, Bush Says

[Judi Lynn]

Major Troop Increase in Iraq Not Needed, Bush Says
Wed Nov 10, 2004 05:39 PM ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Bush said on Wednesday that he saw no need right now to bolster U.S. troop levels in Iraq and that the U.S.-led offensive in Falluja was going well.
"The commanders on the ground will have that which they need, and they have yet to say 'we need a substantial number of (additional) troops'," Bush said when asked by a reporter whether he was open to a big increase in the number troops.

"If the commanders were to bring forth a request, I would look at it -- I would listen to it very seriously and implement the request. They have yet to do so," he added.

Bush also said he had spoken earlier to General George Casey, the U.S. commander in Iraq, and got an upbeat report about the operation in Falluja.

"He said that things are going well in Falluja and they're making very good progress in securing that country," Bush said.
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[Yogi]

1. That's like saying,

guys you don't need any help with that, do ya? Coming from your boss.

[izzie]

2. Any one in the service would be a fool to ask.

I recall from history another low rate ex-military man running an army and we know what happened to that country. God please save us from the 'rulers' of this world.

[Moderator]

3. dupe

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