If the US government thinks it'll be in a position to pull out the troops in just a year, it's only be because they think they'll be able to pass the buck of looking after Iraq to some other sucker. Look out for Bush softening his position towards UN and agreeing that maybe they should after all have a "peacekeeping role". Maybe that was what he needed Blair's support for; so the British would be there to hold the baby when he cuts and runs.