US (DOD) includes Obama withdrawal option in Iraq plans

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Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Thursday it is drawing up a plan for withdrawing U.S. combat troops from Iraq that would meet President-elect Barack Obama's campaign timetable for a 16-month pullout.

But defense officials emphasized that the Obama plan would be among a range of options that will be ready for the president-elect to review as soon as he takes office on Tuesday.

There was no indication that planners viewed the Obama timetable favorably.

"We want a variety of options including the 16-month drawdown and the risks associated with those possibilities," Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell said.

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