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http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080518-8.html


Q In Iraq I recently met a soldier. He was medevac'd out on his first tour; he's now back on his second tour -- was already medevac'd to the green zone. How many more tours do these soldiers have to do? Is there an exit strategy for Iraq?

THE PRESIDENT: Well, first of all, the fact that this person volunteered again speaks to the great bravery of our troops. And we need to honor them and will honor them. And one way to do so is to have more set tours -- in for 12, out for 12.

The other thing is to take care of their families, and when the veterans take care of the vets. You know, the fact that you told me about a guy who got medevac'd twice only says to me that we've got a courageous military.

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He seems to be referring to revolunteering. I don't know much about the military or stop loss, and wouldn't be suprised if this guy was forced to go back out.

FTR, the GOP blocked an attempt to cut troop rotation and increase R&R in the senate when Jim Webb supported them. So bush's statements of 'in for 12, out for 12' makes no sense.