The question was ... when will there be zero or no American troops in Iraq. So he was referring to that specific question.

A free and prosperous Iraq will be a major blow to the terrorists and their desire to establish a safe haven in Iraq where they can plan and plot attacks.

We welcome today's development as another step forward in Iraq 's constitutional process,

The Iraq war was not necessary.

It is clear that Germans will not [send troops] to Iraq and it is quite clear that Germans are against any military action against Iran.

An immediate withdrawal of our troops from Iraq will only strengthen the terrorists' hand in Iraq and in the broader war on terror,