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SEN. REED CHALLENGES BUSH'S VIEW OF IRAQ
Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., reacts to President Bush's speech on Iraq from earlier in the day during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on December 7, 2005. Reed called for a clear plan for success in Iraq, emphasizing 2006 should be a year of "transition." (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)

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“ We have put forth a plan to responsibly and rapidly begin a reduction of our troops in Iraq, ”
Democrats: Bush 'failed' to provide plan
United Press International
“ The recent National Intelligence Estimate indicated U.S. troops are making progress, but ”
Iraq strategy shift 'entirely possible'
United Press International
“ But I am very concerned that this is not going to work, ”
'War czar' acknowledges lack of progress
United Press International
“ It would be hard to determine if a missile coming out a Trident submarine is conventional or nuclear, ”
Pentagon wants new sub missile tips
United Press International
“ No one can defeat the United States military and Democrats firmly believe that the U.S. can and must succeed, ”
Reed: Current Iraq course a 'mistake'
United Press International
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