I'm sure the timing of this has nothing to do with the midterm elections in two weeks—or these two fellows' reporting lines. Guess which part I made up:
(AP) Iraqi forces should be able to take full control of security in the country within the next 12 to 18 months with minimal U.S. support, Gen. George Casey, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, said today. U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad said "success in Iraq is possible and can be achieved on a realistic timetable." Continuing to read from a prepared statement, Khalilzad added that his White House captors have treated him well.