There seems to be two separate issues: one, where North says the Senate gets its way and troops are pulled out in 06; the other, is a progress report (what some Freepers say may not be a bad thing). Are these two things related?
If they just voted for a progress report, how is it a bad thing? Is there a time table? I read from another article that 06 should be "a significant year in which conditions are created for the phased withdrawal of U.S. forces." Does this mean "cut and run"? Or does this mean that the conditions created for a withdraw is having the Iraqi Army up to fighting capacity -- standing up as America stands down?
Hopefully the latter or they're complete idiots.
I've seen the threads and quotes of which you speak.
From my point of view, it is the responsibility and obligation of the Commander in Chief and his Generals to decide when the battle is waged and when the battle is won.
The Congress in it's wisdom, can support or reject, based on it's own perception of it's worth, funding for the goals and mission of the requests it recieves.
In a time of war, as exists today, we must hope that Congress shows deference to those who are duty bound to defend us.
Beyond that, my FRiend, I have no answer for you.