Posted on 06/27/2004 10:50:49 PM PDT by Southack
Edited on 06/27/2004 11:30:47 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
Update:
IRAQ HANDOVER 'TODAY'
The handover of power in Iraq is to be brought forward to today.
A formal announcement will be made later today, Tony Blair said.
The informal announcement was made by Iraq's foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari.
The handover of power to an interim Iraqi government was supposed to take place on June 30.
Mr Zebari said the deteriorating security situation in the country was one of the reasons why the date had been brought forward.
"We will challenge these elements in Iraq, the anti-democratic elements, by even bringing the handover of sovereignty before June 30 as a sign we are ready for it," he said.
He added: "We have made some very good progress in terms of the new security council (in Iraq) and the return of sovereignty to the Iraqi people to take away the level of occupation we have suffered a great deal from.
"There are many Iraqis who are standing up to the challenge. We are here to seek more help and assistance, training and equipment."
JR, should you start a 'congrats, Iraq' thread? Really, they ought to be celebrated and congratulated.
This didn't get leaked,because President Bush only chooses loyal,trustworthy people to me close to him.
This has just got to be killing Kerry and ALL of the damned Dems.:-)
Military was probably reading Greg the riot act.
And we'll get to see it.
It would be wonderful. I've been wondering if we should take all of the liberals at their word (since they keep saying things about American imperialism) & come up to free you guys.
Wonder what Kerry will have to say tomorrow?? OH, this is gonna be PRICELESS!
IT IS FINISHED! The Transfer of Power Ceremony has already taken place to thwart the terrorists plans to disrupt the transfer. They will probably rerun the ceremony shortly. I am watching FOX News Channel and they had this breaking news about 2 AM CST. Paul Bremmer is leaving Iraq today, probably within the hour. I think they said the new Iraqi Prime Minister will escort Bremmer to his plane.
This is a GREAT Day for the Iraqi people and the United States & our coalition partners.
They said the word is that Saddam Hussein will be brought before an Iraqi court in about 4 days. That, I want to see.
Greg may have some MIS-information, too.
It must be THE best job EVER,to be the person who gets to tell that to Saddam today. hehehehehehehe
LOL, MSNBC just said this was "SNEAKY"
Here's hoping someone had the pleasure of jolting Effin' out of a sound sleep!
How big will the bags under Kerry's eyes be in the morning? Carry on bag? Suitcase? Steamer trunk?
You're not thinking those scenes from the South Park movie are about to become a reality series are you? :)
I fell asleep at 7:00PM, so I'm up for the day :-)
Absolutely! It'll prove that Iraq is its own country,that they will handle crime,and this is going to drive a lot of Muslim nations,in the region,into panic mode.
He's gonna be needin' some Bag Balm.
I like sneaky.
Sure hope Bremer makes it out of there safe.
Wouldn't it be great if Saddam has been totally kept in the dark on any developments in Iraq since his capture. Then, he'd be completely stunned when they put him on the stand.
After a few polls, & botox treatment, we'll prolly hear this handover was too fast, too early.
teehee!
Me too :-)
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