"Although Petraeus and other senior commanders in Iraq had been suggesting the possibility of a pause in the drawdown, the idea runs counter to those in the military — particularly in the Army and Marine Corps — who worry that strains on troops from long and multiple combat tours will grow worse unless the drawdown continues after July." http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080211/ap_on_re_mi_ea/gates Note that they are no longer using the word withdrawal. When Bush is taking troops out it is called a "drawdown" I just hope all the Americans who have had their eyes opened about this war will remember to be more alert when it comes to the Washington/ Republican propaganda machine. I hope the betrayed early supporters of this war will refuse to vote Republican in the general election.