BAGHDAD -- U.S. troops could be forced by Iraqi voters to
withdraw a year ahead of schedule under a referendum the Iraqi
government backed Monday, creating a potential complication for
American commanders concerned about rising violence in the country's
north.
Congressman
Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) made the following statement on June 30, 2009 regarding the
announcement that U.S. troops have left the cities and towns of Iraq
and turned over formal security to Iraqi security forces:
The
withdrawal of some U.S. combat troops from Iraq’s cities is welcome and
long overdue news. However, it is important to remember that this is
not the same as a withdrawal of U.S. troops and contractors from
Iraq.
