Congressional Dems Ready To Set Withdrawal Timetable

Associated Press David Espo March 22, 2007 10:06 PM

Democratic aides expressed growing confidence of success when the vote is called, and four of the bill's most consistent critics said they had told Speaker Nancy Pelosi (news, bio, voting record) they would help pass it, even though they intend to personally vote against it.

"While I cannot betray my conscience, I cannot stand in the way of passing a measure that puts a concrete end date on this unnecessary war," said one of the four, Rep. Barbara Lee (news, bio, voting record) of California.

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