Sentence examples for reduction in troop from inspiring English sources

In Baghdad, Mr. Cheney signaled that a large reduction in troop levels was unlikely anytime soon.

The significant reduction in troop numbers is likely to mean the end of some infantry battalions.

If passed, it would have forced a reduction in troop levels in Iraq.

The announcement was welcomed by Nato officials and Republicans in Congress, some of whom called for an end to any reduction in troop numbers.

Indeed, the reduction in troop levels envisioned by the Pentagon would still leave 105,000 American soldiers in Iraq next year, compared to the 130,000 there now.

He said he hoped the election of a democratic government would help enable a "significant" reduction in troop numbers this year.

Last month, Defense Minister Peter Struck announced cuts in future weapons programs without any significant reduction in troops.

Mr. Berlusconi, who looked tired and tense, emphasized that there would be a reduction in troops, not a full withdrawal.

The state government has made its position quite clear about the removal of A.F.S.P.A. and reduction in troops.

Senator Jack Reed, Democrat of Rhode Island, said it would be a mistake not to continue "a careful but deliberate" reduction in troops.

"He didn't say anything concrete," complained Ryo Tengan, 28, a civil servant who was hoping for a presidential announcement of an immediate reduction in troops.