Wolfowitz, who just returned from a visit to Iraq June 16-19, provided his insights just eight days before the June 30 handover of sovereignty.
Die-hard Saddamists and Islamic fundamentalists sowing terror and instability across Iraq are evil, ruthless killers, Wolfowitz pointed out, who are determined to derail Iraq's march toward democracy.
Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman Marine Gen. Peter Pace, who accompanied Wolfowitz, reported that he expects "more violence – not less" in Iraq before and after the sovereignty handover.
Know your enemy, prayer, ping!