Petraeus Talks of Troop Withdrawal Sep 10 03:30 PM US/Eastern By ANNE FLAHERTY Associated Press Writer
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Gen. David Petraeus told Congress on Monday he envisions the withdrawal of roughly 30,000 U.S. troops by next summer, beginning with a Marine contingent later this month.
In long-awaited testimony, the commanding general of the war said last winter's buildup in U.S. troops had met its military objectives "in large measure."