Posted on 12/08/2006 4:32:05 PM PST by SandRat
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2006 -- Iraq could be the most significant power in the region if the coalition can help the Iraqi government to stabilize the country and improve its economy, the commander of maneuver forces in Iraq said today.
In order for these things to succeed, however, we need a commitment by all Iraqis of all the ethno-sectarian groups to commit first to nonviolence and to resolving their differences through the political process, said Army Lt. Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, outgoing commander of Multinational Corps Iraq, said from Baghdad via satellite link with Pentagon reporters. Chiarelli has been MNCI commander since January, and he gives up command Dec. 14. |
Absolutely. I work with quite a few immigrant engineers from Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, etc. Very bright and motivated. Although I only know a few...
"Iraq Could be Significant Power if Iraqis Commit to Reconciliation"
Which is exactly why some states and organizations are trying to mess it up.
Sorry but I find it hard to fathom how sloonies and shitites could ever be expected to work together. Too much bad mudslime blood there.
The Kurds seem pretty reasonable - civilized by comparison to the others. Maybe we should put them in charge? Besides, it is my understanding that their lands have most of the oil reserves.
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