The presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain today exchanged criticism over their positions on the plan of President George W. Bush to a slight cut troops in Iraq.
In a communique, the Democrat Obama said that this plan, which envisages the withdrawal of nearly 8,000 soldiers from Iraq by February, and sending a combat brigade to Afghanistan, "falls short".
"There are sufficient troops, resources are not sufficient and there is sufficient urgency," said presidential candidate.
The Taliban has regained energy and the terrorist network Al Qaeda has found a new haven, but "according to the plan from President Bush continue to have four times as many soldiers in Iraq than in Afganisán and we lack a comprehensive plan to deal with the refuge Al Qaeda in northwestern Pakistan, "he said.
For his part, the Republican McCain indicated that "today's announcement contrasted sharply with the posture careless defending Senator Obama."
"His position, withdrawing forces according to a political timetable, regardless of the consequences for Iraq or national security, is deeply irresponsible," said McCain.
In a speech before the National Defense University, outside Washington, Bush today announced the withdrawal gradually until February, 8,000 of the approximately 146,000 troops deployed in Iraq.
In addition, send an additional combat brigade to Afghanistan.
Bush's statement implies that correspond to his successor, whether Obama or McCain, take a decision on the eventual departure of U.S. troops.
The Democrat was in favour of withdrawing U.S. troops within 16 months, while McCain says it is necessary to hear from military commanders and is prepared to allow the soldiers to stay indefinitely.
