Mullen Favors More Iraq Troop Cuts -- For Now
Top Military Commander Hopes for Improved Iraq Security Trend
By LUIS MARTINEZ
Washington, July 16, 2008

Adm. Mike Mullen, the nation's top military officer, says that, for now, he would likely recommend withdrawing more U.S. troops from Iraq this fall if improved security trends continue over the summer.

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said at a Pentagon briefing today that security is "unquestionably and remarkably better," and that "if these trends continue, I expect to be able early in the fall to recommend to the secretary and the president further troop reductions."

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