Iraqi troops have cleared one third of Baghdad and the terrorist-controlled cities of Fallujah, Mosul and Tal Afar?

One-third means two thirds to go.

That the U.S. cleared the cities is not in doubt. I think it was criminal. Whether it did any good, remains to be seen.

Its 'the remains to be seen bit', that worries me.

Was Lieberman trying to make a joke?