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Anbar Province government dedicates success vs. Al Qaeda to 9/11 victims
NY Daily News ^ | September 10, 2007 | Stephanie Gaskell

Posted on 09/12/2007 8:38:19 AM PDT by bobsunshine

RAMADI, Iraq - When members of the government of Anbar Province met with President Bush last week, they presented him with a letter dedicating their success in wiping out Al Qaeda here to the victims of Sept. 11

The letter, which was obtained by the Daily News, was signed by Anbar Governor Mamoun Sami Rashid, Provincial Council Chairman Abdul-Salam Abdullah, and Sheik Sattar abu Risha, the sheik credited with beginning the Anbar Awakening.

"In the month when the terrorists attacked the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, we dedicate the victory of Anbar Province to the families of the victims who suffred that criminal act," the letter said, which was addressed directly to Bush.

"With the help of the president of the United States, we pledge to continue to cooperate and communicate with you to continue to get good results," the letter said.

Bush traveled to Anbar Province to highlight the dramatic decrease in violence there, just days ahead of the progress report that Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker presented to Congress Monday.


TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 911; anbar; iraq
President Bush has not mentioned this letter, wonder if he will on Thursday during his speech to the nation. (hat tip: A Soldier's Mind)
1 posted on 09/12/2007 8:38:21 AM PDT by bobsunshine
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To: bobsunshine

sometimes the good guys win


2 posted on 09/12/2007 8:40:00 AM PDT by SShultz460
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To: bobsunshine

WOW! Sweet!


3 posted on 09/12/2007 8:40:01 AM PDT by Bitsy
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To: bobsunshine
Anbar Governor Mamoun Sami Rashid, Provincial Council Chairman Abdul-Salam Abdullah, and Sheik Sattar abu Risha

I am familiar with the first and the latter. Seem to be outstanding guys. Thanks to them from this American.

4 posted on 09/12/2007 8:40:26 AM PDT by SolidWood
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To: bobsunshine

What a wonderful gesture on the part of these Iraqis. My eyes are filling up. I hope this gets on a front page, somewhere. Thank you for posting this.


5 posted on 09/12/2007 8:44:48 AM PDT by SueRae
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To: bobsunshine
Sattar abu Risha

Mamoun Sami Rashid

6 posted on 09/12/2007 8:45:27 AM PDT by avacado
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To: bobsunshine
Awesome Letter from Anbar BTTT
7 posted on 09/12/2007 8:45:53 AM PDT by fedupjohn (If we try to fight the war on terror with eyes shut + ears packed with wax, innocent people will die)
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To: bobsunshine

We saw this all over the news. not


8 posted on 09/12/2007 8:47:58 AM PDT by Freee-dame
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To: bobsunshine

Too bad they had to undergo the “AQ Experience” for a while before they got smart. Cost us more than a few KIA and WIA.


9 posted on 09/12/2007 8:55:46 AM PDT by LZ_Bayonet (There's Always Something.............And there's always something worse!)
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To: bobsunshine

AWESOME!!!!


10 posted on 09/12/2007 9:01:11 AM PDT by pattty (Duncan Hunter 2008!)
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To: Freee-dame

If this gets out, the Rats will be screaming in pain. Someone send it to Chucky the Schmuk’s office.


11 posted on 09/12/2007 9:23:01 AM PDT by romanesq
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To: bobsunshine
Christian prayers for these stand-up Iraqis.
Their names in the paper is kinda like wearing a target on your tunic.

Keep up the good work!

12 posted on 09/12/2007 9:33:11 AM PDT by BoneHead
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To: bobsunshine

I don’t believe it. He sucks up to the POTUS because it fits his current political agenda. If US troops are gone and AQ takes over, by next aniversary of September, 11 this guy will be dancing on the American flag and praising hijackers.


13 posted on 09/12/2007 10:07:27 AM PDT by tubasonum (proud to be naturalized American)
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To: bobsunshine

Now this is such a wonderful thoughtful way to honor and express their appreciation for what we have done for them. How smart of these Iraqi people.


14 posted on 09/12/2007 10:11:18 AM PDT by shield (A wise man's heart is at his RIGHT hand;but a fool's heart at his LEFT. Ecc 10:2)
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To: bobsunshine

I am so sad and angry. Fox news.com is reporting that this sheik and several bodyguards were assassinated today.

Damn those subhuman cretins that did this.


15 posted on 09/13/2007 8:47:23 AM PDT by SueRae
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