Ending The War
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Reid-Biden-Levin Joint Resolution
To Revise United States Policy On Iraq
Whereas
Redeployment of U.S. Forces From Iraq
- We support the troops;
- The circumstances cited in the 2002 use of force authorization have changed substantially;
- U.S. troops should not be policing a civil war;
- U.S. policy in Iraq must change to emphasize the need for a political solution in order to maximize the chances for success and more effectively wage the war on terror.
New Comprehensive Strategy to Ensure Stability in Iraq
- The President shall promptly transition the mission of U.S. forces in Iraq and begin the phased redeployment no later than 120 days following enactment;
- Goal to redeploy all combat forces from Iraq by March 31, 2008 except for a limited number that are essential for the following purposes:
- Force protection
- Training and equipping Iraqi troops
- Targeted counter-terror operations
- Redeployment shall be implemented as part of a comprehensive economic, diplomatic, and political strategy that includes sustained engagement with Iraq's neighbors and the international community;
- New policy seeks to change course, transition the mission, and bring stability to Iraq.
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