They are again saying "12 to 18 months". Said the same at the start.
They must figure that 12 to 18 months is a timeline the US public will tolerate.
When the situation was BETTER, Bush was saying there would be NO withdrawal during his presidency. "Stay the course", he said. "Bring 'em on", he said.
"U.S. general: Iraqi security can take reins in 12-18 months."
