WH declassifies the rest of the story

The parts NOT leaked by some traitor to the NYT.

The Iraq conflict has become the .cause celebre. for jihadists, breeding a deep resentment of US involvement in the Muslim world and cultivating supporters for
the global jihadist movement. Should jihadists leaving Iraq perceive themselves, and be perceived, to have failed, we judge fewer fighters will be inspired to carry on the fight.“

emphasis mine very own.

By the way, did anybody notice Bush mentioned this NIE was completed in April? And wondered aloud in Q&A why certain phrases would be leaked now?

BONUS: Information declassified just as Barbera Boxer dramatically called for a closed session of Congress to review this startling NEW information!

Bad day for Babs.

note: link times out... busy gummint site today. check again later.