Note:
the question is not: Is Kerry promising to immediately withdraw from Iraq?
the question is not: Is Kerry calling for immediate withdrawal from Iraq?
the question is not: Has Kerry proposed a plan for withdrawing from Iraq?
And on my first day in office, I will send a message to every man and woman in our armed forces: You will never be asked to fight a war without a plan to win the peace.
I know what we have to do in Iraq. We need a President who has the credibility to bring our allies to our side and share the burden, reduce the cost to American taxpayers, and reduce the risk to American soldiers. That's the right way to get the job done and bring our troops home.
Here is the reality: that won't happen until we have a president who restores America's respect and leadership - so we don't have to go it alone in the world.
John Kerry, acceptance speech, 7.29.2004
the question is: Does Kerry want to bring the troops home from Iraq?