The top U.S. commander in the Middle East warned Congress Wednesday against
setting a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, saying it would
impede commanders in managing U.S. and Iraqi forces.
The assertion by Gen. John Abizaid seemed to put him at odds with some
Democrats pressing the Bush administration to begin pulling out of Iraq.
Carl "screw'em" Levin was quoted as saying, "I can't heeaar you." as he huddled with John French Kerry.
