Iraq draws up plans if U.S. forces leave quickly

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Mon May-21-07 02:32 PM
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Iraq draws up plans if U.S. forces leave quickly

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/world/4822586.html

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's military is drawing up plans on how to cope if U.S.-led forces leave the country quickly, the defense minister said Monday.

The statement by Defense Minister Abdul-Qader al-Obeidi marked the first time a senior Iraqi official has spoken publicly about the possibility of a quick end to the U.S.-led mission.

It was unclear if the remarks were more than routine contingency planning.

"The army plans on the basis of a worst-case scenario so as not to allow any security vacuum," al-Obeidi said. "There are meetings with political leaders on how we can deal with a sudden pullout."

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cliss

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Mon May-21-07 02:43 PM
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1. Interesting.

You always want to get your news from other sources, from where it counts. Rather than the MS media which is nothing more than propaganda.

So ~ this is interesting. It means it COULD happen.:smoke:

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jaxx

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Mon May-21-07 02:45 PM
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2. If they can make plans, then they can do it.

Bring our troops home!!

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elehhhhna

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Mon May-21-07 02:50 PM
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3. Ditto.

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