Bush: Iraq troop moves based on conditions on ground

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President George W. Bush said on
Monday he had met with the top U.S. commander in Iraq, who has
drafted a plan for troop withdrawal, but said any decision on
troop reductions would be based on conditions on the ground.

“In terms of our troop presence there, that decision will
be made by General (George) Casey as well as the sovereign
government of Iraq based upon conditions on the ground,” Bush
said. Any recommendation by Casey would be “aimed toward
achieving victory,” he said.