I'm sure you were all wondering about the effectiveness of a premature pullout. Well, the verdict is in, folks.

Amid national debate about whether or not to stay the course in Iraq, President Bush today firmly placed himself in the “stay” category.

In case you missed this Doonesbury:

Sir, I've noticed that whenever you frame a debate, it always contains false choices. The "debate" you're willing to have is always between options of your own choosing.

Premature Pullout ‘Would Be A Huge Mistake,’ Bush Says