Bush: “We’re there at their invitation”

Talks With U.S. on Security Pact Are at an Impasse, the Iraqi Prime Minister Says
By ALISSA J. RUBIN
Published: June 14, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/14/world/middleeast/14iraq.html?th&emc=th

BAGHDAD — Negotiations on a long-term security agreement with the United States are at a stalemate because of American demands that compromise Iraq’s sovereignty, the Iraqi prime minister said Friday.

“The Iraqi demands are unacceptable to the Americans, and the American demands are unacceptable to the Iraqis, and the result is that we have reached an impasse,” the prime minister, Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, said during a meeting with journalists in Jordan. “The Iraqis will not consent to an agreement that infringes their sovereignty.”

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But President Bush, appearing with President Nicholas Sarkozy of France in Paris on Saturday, expressed confidence that the United States would be able to reach a security agreement with Iraq before the current United Nations mandate expires this year. He said the United States respected the sovereignty of Iraq, adding that his administration would “accommodate their desires” and would negotiate “in a way the elected government is comfortable.”

“If I were a betting man, we’ll reach an agreement with the Iraqis,” he said, speaking at the Elysée Palace. “We’re there at their invitation.”

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The agreement is designed to provide a legal basis for American security operations in Iraq after a United Nations mandate expires at the end of the year. The Americans have been seeking to assure that their troops have the power to conduct operations and detain suspects without the approval of the Iraqi government and to act without fear of prosecution in the Iraqi justice system. They are also seeking the authority to establish more than 50 long-term bases.

n't

they don't have to tell me I'm not welcome to stay for 50 yrs...I just assume it and go home when it's time.

George, old man, the Iraqi's have put on their pjs, put out the cat, sipped warm milk, and are now talking loudly about how early they've got to get up in the morning. Take The Hint!

:shrug:

he is so deluded.

This world is so messed up.

peace~

they can ask Saddam what happens - just sayin'. Now watch this drive."

If someone 'invites' you- you don't have to bomb your way in.

What a stupid, stupid man.



:nuke:


peace~

there are 18% of the people that will believe this shit. Stand by while the email comes out as to how the United States was asked, no pleaded with, to invade and depose Saddam.

I'm not sure, but there are certainly a lot of morons out there.

to face the truth means to feel unpleasant reactions. It means acknowledging that we have a REAL problem.
Some people would rather lie to themselves and the world.


peace~

understanding that many of those used to perform the rape are being coerced and manipulated.

peace~