If the democratic party wins, how will the American troops in Iraq withdraw without having another [Vietnam]?
Figuring out how to withdraw troops from Iraq is a difficult question for both parties. I don’t really have an answer to this question at this time. Moderator: We are still accepting your questions. Thank you! Q [IRC Cairo – Ahmed]: What is the major point in the Democratic platform? A: The Democratic platform has not been written yet. It will be written next year after a series of hearings the committee will hold. It will be ratified at the Democratic convention, which will be held in Denver, Colorado in August. At this point, the only way to know what the Democrats would do differently from the Republicans is to listen to the candidates in their speeches. Q [IRC Cairo – Ahmed]: Do you think the US will withdraw from Iraq if the Democratic win the election? A: There would be many definitions of withdrawal. Does it mean removing U.S. troops? Does it mean removing all U.S. personnel? These are questions that the next president is likely to have to answer. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of
