it's October--Surprise!! Sounds "cut and runny" doesn't it?

BAGHDAD, Iraq - U.S. officials said Tuesday Iraqi leaders have agreed to develop a timeline by the end of the year for progress in stabilizing Iraq, and Iraqi forces should be able to take full control of security in the country in the next 12 to 18 months with "some level" of American support.

The announcement was made by Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki (below left) and Gen. George Casey (right)