[MJY1288]

This is the first of 5 speeches on Iraq, they will go into more detail each week

[Cold Heat]

The detail that the rats want is when do we get out, and that is not yet known. They will not be satisfied until they hear the words.

As to the next series of speeches, they will be while he is on the stump and will not be like this one, as I understand.

The details will be the names of the new Iraqi govt.

Also, after the govt is formed, I expect a request to pull back from some areas and to reduce our foot print. This is something we have been expecting, IMO and were in the process of getting ready to do before the recent troubles.

I have been saying, that IMO by Sept, there will be less troops and a much better situation going into the election.

I see no reason to feel any differently and the speech seemed to be leading that way.

But the words have not yet been said, nor will they be until we have a period of peace to put in the trust bank.

[nutmeg]

This is the first of 5 speeches on Iraq, they will go into more detail each week

Thanks for that info... I didn't realize that. I'll be tuning in for all of them!