U.S. troop level tied to Iraq election

Monday, October 11, 2004

AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- The United States may be able to reduce its troop levels in Iraq after the January elections if security is strengthened and Iraqi government forces continue to expand and improve, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Sunday.

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