So that with a victory soon

US President George Bush in contacting the nation confirmed the intention to reduce the American contingent in Iraq from 160 thousand to 130 thousand people, the Air Force reports. According to him, by this Christmas, about 5700 American soldiers will be able to return home.

"By July next year, we will be able to reduce our contingent in Iraq from 20 to 15 army brigades," Bush said.

The withdrawal of troops will directly depend on the success of American soldiers, Bush emphasized. "The principle that I am guided in making decisions to reduce the contingent in Iraq is a return with success," he said.

Bush turned to the US Congress with an appeal to support General Petreus's recommendations to reduce the American contingent in Iraq. Democrats have already stated that the alleged reduction in the American contingent in Iraq from 160 thousand to 130 thousand people is “insufficient” and will not change the US strategy in Iraq.

“However, ultimately, advance forward, depends on the ability of the Iraqis to achieve the goal of establishing security,” Bush added. He advised the Iraqi government to make great efforts to establish peaceful life in the country. "The government did not fulfill its own promises in the field of legislation - and during my meetings with Iraqi leaders, I clearly made it clear that they should do this," Bush said.

Iraq Bush advised the people to demand more from the country's government. “Believe that America does not throw its friends, and we will not leave you,” he added.