“A Pale Green Mermaid Blog”
As of today Iraqi security is in charge of Iraq.
General Steve Lanza when interviewed by the BBC said he was,
“Very proud of Iraqi troops and how they have trained” , He further added that,
“We (US troops) will train coordinate and advise Iraqi troops when asked .”
concerning the total withdrawal of US troops General Lanza said,
“There are 131,000 here now, it will reduce to 50,000 then by 2011 , no US military will be in Iraq.”
He ended saying,
“Everything we do is at the request of the Iraqi people, sectarian violence has not reignited as some feared.”
National Sovereignty Day was declared by Prime Minister Nourial- Maliki, there are celebrations around the country and a parade took place in the Green Zone.
Promise given, promise kept -Thank You President Obama, and thank you to all US troops in Iraq and to those who died, were injured or have since retired, for their contribution to the smooth transition to peace.
www.ivaw.org Iraq Veterans Against The War
www.iava.org Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
www.veteransforpeace.org Veterans for Peace
PEACE
Note: Quotes from BBC
Note: Cut a rug (Meaning)- dance well, impress others
