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Top U.S. commanders in Iraq will not recommend the next stage of U.S. troop withdrawals before the Iraqis form a new unity government, say senior defense officials.
The officials also said that a 700-soldier reinforcement unit, brought into Iraq from Kuwait for the annual Shi'ite pilgrimage, will remain until the unity government is in place, or at least announced.See the full content of this document
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Extra Troops' Exit Contingent On Iraqi Unity
"I don't think you'll see a recommendation before then," said one official, who asked not to be named.
Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsf...See the full content of this document
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