US President George W Bush has said he understands how difficult the Iraq war is on the US, but that Congress must give his surge plan more time to work.Speaking in Ohio, Mr Bush urged politicians to not pursue a withdrawal now, urging patience until the head of US forces in Iraq reports in September.
Gen David Petraeus, who will make that report, has stressed that the extra troops have only just arrived.
Last week senators from Mr Bush's party joined opposition calls for a pull-out.
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said @ Tue Jul 10, 2007 @ 4:27pm
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