A Plea From Petraeus-Congress hears Iraq War Update

"Army Gen. David H. Petraeus returned to Congress yesterday seeking more time to consolidate security gains in Iraq by halting troop withdrawals this summer, all but guaranteeing that about 140,000 U.S. forces will remain at least through the fall presidential election.
During a day of hearings against the backdrop of a heated campaign for the White House, Petraeus called security in Iraq "significantly better" than before last year's troop buildup but still "fragile and reversible." He plans a 45-day "period of consolidation and evaluation" after the reinforcements leave in July, followed by an indefinite assessment before any further drawdown."
WashingtonPost