Posted on 07/04/2007 2:27:04 PM PDT by knighthawk
JOHN Howard will today rule out an imminent withdrawal of Australian combat troops from Iraq, staking an election-year position on staying the course in the Middle East.
The Prime Minister will spell out an unambiguous commitment to a long-term Australian military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In a major security speech, Mr Howard will stress the stark consequences of a failure by the US and its allies to secure Iraq.
He will argue that the military coalition cannot allow weariness, frustration or political convenience to dictate strategy in Iraq.
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