After Democrats won control of the House and Senate in 2006, and pushed for the return of all U.S. troops in Iraq, President Bush actually increased the number of troops in an effort called which of the following?

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President Bush implemented a strategy known as "the surge," which involved sending an additional 20,000 troops to Iraq in order to quell violence and stabilize the country. This decision was made in spite of calls from Democrats to bring all troops home. The surge was ultimately credited with reducing violence and improving conditions in Iraq.

After Democrats Won Control of the House and Senate in 2006