NY governor, lawmakers visit troops in Iraq

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Story Created: Dec 21, 2008 at 7:30 PM EST

Story Updated: Dec 21, 2008 at 7:30 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) - Paterson spent today in Iraq with Reps. Steve Israel of Long
Island and Anthony Weiner of Queens. The three Democrats were
joined by Republican Reps. Tom Cole of Oklahoma and Ed Whitfield of
Kentucky.
     
The three New York politicians are critical of the Bush
administration policies that launched the Iraq war. But they're
noting that the situation in Iraq has improved and expressing hope
that President-elect Barack Obama will preside over an orderly
withdrawal.
     
Obama has said he will consult with commanders in Iraq and
senior civilian defense officials before carrying out his campaign
promise to end the war.
     
      (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.)
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