Iraq PM tells Bush of 'dazzling successes' in Baghdad

AFP ^ | 16 February 2007 | Staff

[shrinkermd]

Iraq's Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has told US President George W. Bush by videolink that the first few days of their countries' joint security plan in Baghdad had been a great success.

"He told President Bush that the security plan had seen dazzling success during its first days and that the government will deal with every outlaw in a firm manner whatever group they belong to," according to his office on Friday.

Some Sunni Iraqis fear their Shiite prime minister might use the security plan as a cover to advance his own group's interests, but Maliki denies this, and cited the example of aid he said he was giving Sunnis in western Iraq.

"He said the sheikhs of the tribes in Anbar Province play a very important role in the hunt for Al-Qaeda and that the government will supply all kinds of support to these tribes and start reconstruction efforts," his office said.

[shrinkermd]

The DemocRATS better hurry up and try to make a defeat certain before it is too late. Vote, Vote and vote some more--you are going to label yourselves as inadequate to face the demands of foreign policy. Also, we will have the chance to vote to make certain you do not direct foreign policy.

[wastedyears]

From AP? No way...

[sam_paine]

No it's not AP. Link goes to Agence France Press

[bnelson44]

They need to play this up. Glad to have Maliki on our side (finally)

[JerseyDvl]

Who's fault is this?

[ziggy_dlo]

it's bush's fault

[sam_paine]

The US House of Representatives was expected to vote later Friday

Now I'm almost hoping Nancy will hurry and have her vote...get on record, boyz! Maybe Rove isn't dead yet?

[b4its2late]

I'll have to let my congress critter know this for sure. He can't read good news......

[airborne]

A bit premature.




Prayers for our brave men and women in harm's way.

[Night Hides Not]

Lost in the discussion of the "surge" were adjustments to the Rules of Engagement. The word has obviously reached Iraq that we're tired of playing nice. Mookie got the message, and hightailed it to Iran.

The Iraqi politicians also got the message "it's our way or the highway". They see the window of opportunity is closing fast.

My concern is what happens when Mookie and his partners in crime decide it's time to return to Iraq. Will they be welcomed with open arms, or with a noose?

[nutmeg]

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[The South Texan]

I'm sure the AP writer that wrote this story will get a pink slip to start his/her weekend once the AP brass gets a call from their DNC Puppet masters.

[pissant]

This from the AP????? Pass me the smelling salts. Wanna bet that any other outlet, if they do run it, will alter the headline to something like:

Bush, Al-Maliki Uncertain about Future of Surge

[concerned about politics]

Iraq PM tells Bush of 'dazzling successes' in Baghdad

Which is why the democrats want the Republicans to sign the Surrender Resolution NOW - before they see the success in Iraq and jump the democrats sinking ship.

[The Electrician]

He told President Bush that the security plan had seen dazzling success during its first days and that the government will deal with every outlaw in a firm manner whatever group they belong to

Somehow when I hear this, the image of Baghdad Bob comes into mind... Who does this guy (OK, this culture) think it is fooling? Give it some time, it will have the desired results...

[Carry_Okie]

"He said the sheikhs of the tribes in Anbar Province play a very important role in the hunt for Al-Qaeda and that the government will supply all kinds of support to these tribes and start reconstruction efforts," his office said.

This is a source for a key talking point:

Iraqi sheikhs risk their lives when they help us. Would they do that if so willingly if they were expecting us to leave?

I saw one Iraqi sheikh in Anbar pay his respects for a fallen American soldier, an infidel. Such a display of respect is huge. Such courage is beyond Democrat comprehension, so they crap on it. These cowards make me puke.

[LZ_Bayonet]

On it's path to victory, this enemy is simply following the example of North Vietnam and the TET offensive. The U.S. defeated the enemy in the TET offensive and Congress handed the enemy a victory in the war itself. Smart move on the enemy's part - it is playing out perfectly for them.

[lexington minuteman 1775]

I am sure this "good news" will be all over the MSM by this afternoon./sarcasm on!

[dmw]

Can't wait to see CBSNBCABCCNNMSNBC lead with this story tonight. /S

[GeorgefromGeorgia]

Why didn't we kick ass sooner?