Survey: SHOH29

Question:
Do you think President Bush and his military advisers have a clear, well-thought out plan to get our troops out of Iraq, or not?

Answers: ( respondents)
Clear plan 24%
No clear plan 66%
Don't know 8%
Other 2%

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